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HOBBS'S  ARCHITECTURE: 

CONTAINING 

DESIGNS  AND  GROUND  PLANS 

FOR 

^illas,  ^ottafles,  anil  a\\m  ^difttes, 
BOTH  SUBURBAN  AND  RURAL, 

ADAPTED  TO  THE  UNITED  STAl  ES. 

WITH   RULES    FOR   CRITICISM,    AND  INTRODUCTION. 

BY 

ISAAC  H.  HOBBS  AND  SON, 

ARCHITECTS. 
ILLUSTRATED  WITH  ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-TWO  ENGRAVINGS. 

SECOND  EDITION-REVISED  AND  ENLARGED. 


J.  B. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

LIPPINCOTT  & 
1876. 


CO. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1876,  by 

J.  B.   LIPPINCOTT  &  CO., 
in  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


Lippincott's  Press, 

Ph  I  LA  DELPHI  A. 


TO  THE  MANY 

LADIES  THROUGHOUT  THE  UNITED  STATES 

WHO  HAVE  FOR  YEARS  AIDED  US  BY  THEIR  SUGGESTIONS  IN 
PREPARING  MANY  OF  THE  MOST    PRACTICAL  AND  BEAU- 
TIFUL GROUND  PLANS  FOUND  IN  THIS  VOLUME, 

IT    IS    RESPECTFULLY    AND  AFFECTIONATELY 


CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

Introduction     .      .      .   9 

HoBBs's  Rules  for  Criticism   '   19 

Preface   21 

DESIGNS. 

I.  A  Model  Residence   22 

II.  Suburban  Residence  .........  24 

III.  Suburban  Residence  .........  26 

IV.  Suburban  Residence .                                                           .  28 

V.  Suburban  Residence   30  ^ 

VI.  Suburban  Residence .........  32 

VII.  Anglo-French  Villa  .       .       .   34 

VIII.  French  Villa   36 

IX.  Anglo-French  Villa   38 

X.  French  Country  Residence   40 

XI.  Romanesque  Villa    .........  42 

XII.  Suburban  Residence  .........  44 

XIII.  Ornamental  Cottage   46 

XIV.  Country  Residence   48 

XV.  Suburban  Residence   50 

XVI.  Village  or  Suburban  Residence         ......  52 

XVII.  Village  or  Suburban  Residence         .       .       .       .       .  '54 

XVIII.  Village  or  Suburban  Residence   56 

XIX.  Suburban  Residence   58 

XX.  Suburban  Residence  .........  60 

XXI.  Suburban  Residence   62 

XXII.  Italian  Villa   64 

XXIII.  Suburban  Villa   66  ■ 

XXIV.  Suburban  Residence  .........  68 

XXV.  Model  Residence   70 

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X  CONTENTS. 

PAGE 

XXVI.  Suburban  Residence  72 

XX\'II.  A  Model  Residence  74 

XXVIII.  Suburban  Residence  76 

XXIX.  A  Model  Residence  78 

XXX.  Suburban  or  River-side  Residence     .....  80 

XXXI.  Ornamental  French  Villa  .......  82 

XXXII.  Suburban  Residence  ........  84 

XXXIII.  English-Gothic  Residence  86 

XXXIV.  Small  Cottage  88 

XXXV.  A  Small  Cottage  90 

XXXVI.  Suburban  Residence  .  92 

XXXVII.  Cottage  in  the  Pointed  Style  94 

""JvXXVIII.  Suburban  Residence  96 

XXXIX.  Picturesque  Villa  98 

XL.  Suburban  Residence  100 

XLI.  Ornamental  Cottage  102 

XLII.  Suburban  Residence  ........  104 

XLIII.  Suburban  Residence   .  106 

XLIV.  Ornamental  Cottage  .        .  108 

XLV.  Model  Residence   .  .110 

XLVI.  Suburban  Residence  .112 

XLVII.  Model  Residence       .       .       .        .       .       .       .  .114 

XLVIII.  A  Model  Residence  116 

XLIX.  An  Elizabethan  Villa  118 

L.  Suburban  Residence  .        .        .       .       .       .        .  .120 

LI.  Italian  Villa  122 

LII.  Suburban  Residence,  Grecian  Style  124 

LIII.  Suburban  Residence  .126 

LIV.  Suburban  Residence  128 

LV.  An  American  Cottage  .130 

LVI.  Suburban  Residence  .  1 32 

LVII.  Italian  Villa  134 

LVIII.  Italian  Villa  136 

LIX.  Suburban  Residence,  Italian  Style  138 

LX.  Suburban  Villa  140 

LXI.  Village  or  Suburban  Residence  ......  142 

LXII.  Residence  in  the  Italian  Style    ......  144 

LXIII.  Suburban  Residence  146 

LXIV.  Italian  Villa  148 


CONTENTS.  xi 

PAGE 

LXV.  Italian  Villa   150 

LXVI.  Suburban  Residence        .        .       .        .        .       .  .152 

LXVII.  Suburban  Residence        .       .       .       .       .       .  .154 

LXVIII.  Suburban  Residence        .   156 

LXIX.  Suburljan  Residence        .       .       .       .       .       .  .158 

LXX.  Mansion  in  the  Elizabethan  Style     .....  160 

LXXI.  Italian  Villa   162 

LXXII.  American  Bracketed  Villa   164 

LXXIII.  Italian  Villa   166 

LXXIV.  School-House   168 

LXXV.  Gothic  Church   170 

LXXVI.  Episcopalian  Church   172 

LXXVII.  Plain  French  Villa   174 

LXXVIII.  Suburban  Residence   176 

LXXIX.  Country  Residence   178 

LXXX.  Ornamental  Residence     .       .       .       .       .       .  .180 

LXXXI.  Gothic  Suburban  Residence     .       .       .       .       .  .182 

LXXXII.  Southern  Cottage   184 

LXXXIII.  Country  Residence   186 

LXXXI V.  Suburban  Residence   188 

LXXXV.  Suburban  Residence       .......  190 

LXXXVI.  Suburban  Residence   192 

LXXXVII.  Suburban  Mansion   194 

LXXXVIII.  American  Cottage  Villa   196 

LXXXIX.  American  Cottage   198 

XC.  American  Suburban  Residence        .....  200 

XCI.  Suburban  Residence       .......  202 

XCII.  An  American  Cottage     .......  204 

XCIII.  Suburban  Residence   206 

XCIV.  American  Ornamental  Villa     ......  208 

XCV.  An  American  Cottage      .......  210 

XCVI.  Model  Residence   212 

XCVII.  Rural  Model  Residence   214 

XCVIII.  Ornamental  Cottage   216 

XCIX.  Structural  Park  Residence   218 

C.  Park  Picturesque  Villa    .......  220 

CI.  American  Suburban  Residence         .....  222 

CII.  Suburban  Residence        .......  224 

CIII.  French  Suburban  Residence   226 


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CIV.  Suburban  Residence   228 

CV.  Model  Residence   230 

CVI.  Model  Residence   232 

CVII.  Model  Residence   234 

CVIII.  Suburban  Residence      ........  236 

CIX.  Suburban  Residence   238 

ex.  French  Suburban  Residence   240 

CXI.  Italian  Villa   242 

CXII.  Suburban  or  Country  Residence   244 

CXIII.  Suburban  Residence   246 

CXIV.  Swiss  Cottage   248 

CXV.  American  Cottage   250 

CXVI.  Suburban  Residence   252 

CXVII.  Model  Cottage   254 

CXVIII.  Suburban  Residence      ........  256 

CXIX.  Children's  Home   258 

CXX.  Carriage-House  and  Stable   .......  260 

CXXI.  Cemetery  Entrance   262 

CXXII.  Memorial  Architecture   264 


INTRODUCTION. 


I  SHALL  commence  my  remarks  by  asking  the  question,  What  is 
architecture?  and  endeavor  to  answer  the  same.  According  to 
Webster,  it  is  ''building  according  to  the  science  or  the  art  of 
building,  performed  by  the  architect  or  master-builder:"  simply 
this,  and  nothing  more.  A  builder,  therefore,  who  designs  at  all, 
is  an  architect,  and  any  building  that  is  erected  is  architecture. 
So  much  for  authority. 

Good  architecture  consists  in  three  things:  Fitness,  Design,  and 
Mechanism.  If  any  one  of  these  particulars  is  faulty,  the  architect 
is  responsible;  holding,  as  he  does,  the  position  of  umpire,  it  is 
possible  for  him  to  obtain  them,  and  impossible  for  any  other 
person  connected  with  a  building. 

By  Fitness,  is  meant  that  the  building  or  work  has  the  quality 
of  subserving  in  the  best  manner  according  to  the  positive  knowl- 
edge of  its  needs  possible  to  obtain  when  built,  or,  in  other  words, 
arranging  the  various  parts  in  such  a  manner  that  the  least  possible 
amount  of  labor  to  fulfill  the  various  offices  needed  in  the  working 
of  the  structure,  in  such  a  manner  that  the  building  may  be  fully 
adapted  to  perform  all  that  it  is  intended  for. 

The  requirements  of  a  theatre,  for  instance,  are,  that  all  the 
audience  shall  see  and  be  able  to  hear  with  distinctness ;  that  it 
shall  be  properly  heated  in  winter,  cooled  in  summer,  and  ven- 
tilated properly  and  thoroughly  in  all  seasons;  direct  and  easy 
means  of  ingress  and  exit  should  be  provided ;  the  stage  also 
should  be  so  arranged  that  all  the  working  parts  should  be  the 
most  convenient  possible ;  the  building  should  be  fitted  to  the 
size  and  wants  of  the  town,  and  be  adapted  to  the  climate  and 
habits  of  the  people.  All  these  and  many  more  facts  must  be 
taken  into  consideration,  weighed,  and,  in  a  word,  governed  by 
good  sense. 

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Fitness  must  be  considered  as  a  general  common  sense  that 
must  pervade  the  work  in  order  that  every  part  may  be  balanced, 
and  not,  as  is  frequently  the  case,  one  part  be  over-large  and 
another  meanly  small.  The  only  means  of  acquiring  this  branch 
of  architecture  is  by  observation  and  learning  to  think  clearly,  I 
might  say,  mechanically.  Endeavor  to  avoid  that  general  view 
which  most  people  take  of  that  which  surrounds  them.  A  head 
full  of  half-understood  matter,  for  an  architect,  is  no  head  at  all. 
In  order  that  an  individual  may  discover  to  what  amount  he 
comprehends  what  he  sees,  let  him  look  at  any  object  for  some 
time  until  he  thinks  he  understands  it ;  then  as  a  test  let  him  shut 
his  eyes,  bring  upon  his  imagination  the  image,  and  contemplate 
it  in  this  manner  for  a  time,  until  he  examines  thoroughly  all  his 
understanding  has  received ;  then,  upon  opening  his  eyes  and 
looking  again  upon  the  object,  he  will  begin  correctly  to  estimate 
his  powers  of  perception,  and,  if  they  are  defective,  try  to  im- 
prove them  by  practice,  examination,  study  of  principles,  and 
gathering  of  details,  day  after  day,  and  so  improve  a  dull  under- 
standing that  in  a  short  time,  by  a  mental  gymnastic  process  of 
this  kind,  the  eyes  will  be  able  to  afford  architectural  abilities 
rapidly  to  the  student.  I  often  think  that  good  judgment  is  as 
capable  of  being  taught  as  mathematics,  philosophy,  or  anything 
else.  Yet  how  often  do  we  meet  gentlemen  possessed  of  excel- 
lent education,  with  miserably  cultivated  judgment ;  it  will,  in 
most  cases,  be  traceable  to  the  want  of  a  cultivated  perception 
founded  upon  a  correct  understanding.  I  do  not  know  of  any- 
thing more  capable  of  cultivating  the  mind  than  drawing  from 
sketches  made  from  nature  by  the  person  drawing, — a  practice  I 
cannot  too  strongly  recommend  to  every  student  of  architecture, 
as  nothing  will  more  rapidly  test  your  understanding  than  drawing 
it  from  memory. 

Proportion — I  mean  in  an  artistic  sense  of  the  word — is  play- 
ing, as  it  were,  tunes  with  angles,  curves,  and  lines  in  such  a 
manner  that  they  will  at  once  impress  the  eye  and  judgment  of 
the  beholder  with  the  sentiment  you  wish  awakened,  be  it  grave 
or  sad,  loveliness,  gayety,  or  frivolity,  grand  or  beautiful,  be  it  in 
harmony  with  the  surging  cataract,  or  the  peaceful  lawn  and 
sylvan  retreat;  is  devotion  to  speak  in  its  lines,  or  the  empty 
laugh  of  a  clown.  Tunes  can  be  played  with  lines  as  well  as 
sounds;  harmony  and  discord  are  alike  with  both.:  the  only 


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difference  is  that  music  demands  the  memory  to  link  the  note 
sounded  with  what  was  sounded  before.  With  lines,  all  is  before 
you.  Madame  De  Stael  defines  architecture  to  be  frozen 
music."  It  is  crystallized  sentiment;  and  where  its  keys  are 
touched  by  master-hands  like  the  Greeks,  its  tone  is  chaste 
solemnity ;  by  the  Gothic  fathers,  reverential  devotion ;  by  the 
Egyptian,  awful  grandeur. 

In  designs  there  are  four  principal  lines:  the  horizontal,  the  ver- 
tical, the  diagonal,  and  the  curved.  The  horizontal  is  the  grand 
and  strong  line ;  the  vertical,  the  sublime  line ;  the  diagonal,  the 
rustic  or  indefinite  line,  changing  towards  the  character  of  the 
two  lines  horizontal  and  vertical.  When  nearly  horizontal,  as  in 
the  Greek  pediment,  it  becomes  somewhat  grand;  and  when 
bearing  towards  the  perpendicular,  as  in  the  Gothic,  it  is  on  the 
track  to  the  sublime,  as  attested  by  the  Gothic  spires  and  lofty 
gables  of  the  early  English  architecture. 

These  four  lines  should  be  studied  carefully.  Ample  oppor- 
tunity for  study  of  the  horizontal  is  afforded  in  the  Egyptian  and  < 
Grecian,  and  in  bridges ;  the  vertical  in  the  Gothic,  as  the  sub- 
lime predominates  in  that  style.  There  is  character  in  forms. 
The  ovoid  or  egg  form  is  the  most  beautiful  and  varied  of  all 
forms,  the  circle  for  grace,  the  polygon  for  plainness. 

In  further  illustration  of  these  principles,  permit  me  to  direct 
you,  for  the  first,  to  the  human  face.  The  nearer  it  approximates 
to  the  ovoid,  the  more  beautiful  and  rounded  it  becomes;  the 
more  angular,  the  plainer,  as  is  fully  demonstrated  by  Harding 
in  his  beautiful  work  on  art. 

Now  with  the  three  lines  described,  and  the  three  forms,  by  an 
harmonious  evolution  of  them,  tunes  can  be  played,  and  are  played 
by  the  Great  Controller  of  things.  The  human  countenance  at- 
tests. The  frown,  the  smile,  the  hope,  the  fear,  the  cunning,  and 
the  craft  are  all  displayed  upon  so  small  a  work  as  the  human 
face,  and  so  plainly  are  they  written  there  that  the  child  sees  and 
feels  them.  I  would  therefore  advise  the  student  of  architecture 
to  look  for  his  models  of  style  and  character  to  the  human  form. 
There  he  will  find  scope  for  all  the  genius  he  has  or  possibly  can 
attain.  The  outlines  of  a  beautiful  human  form  are  so  exquisitely 
fine  that  nothing  can  excel  them :  the  tapering  of  a  finger,  the 
beautiful  curves  of  the  various  muscles,  the  refined  balance  of 
quantities  throughout,  the  delicate  but  beautiful  contrasts,  every 


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part  uniting  with  others  by  a  beautiful  evolution  of  lines  and  quan- 
tities. Being  thoroughly  schooled  by  such  a  master,  like  the 
Grecians,  you  too  may  defy  the  criticism  of  ages,  and  stand 
proudly  forward,  admired  and  imitated.  The  statue  of  an  Apollo, 
or  a  Venus,  or  a  Hercules,  etc.,  Avill  be  of  great  aid  to  the  student 
of  architecture.  Learn  to  appreciate  their  beauties,  and  obtain  a 
feeling  for  the  slight  but  beautiful  varying  curves ;  see  the  effect 
that  one  part  has  upon  another,  and  learn  the  great  truth,  that 
harmony  is  the  cause  of  beauty.  Contrasts  are  to  be  used  simply 
as  accessories,  in  order  to  make  them  felt.  How  many  miss  in 
this  principle  !  Artists,  architects,  and  others  who  fritter  away  all 
the  beauty  by  disjointed  contrasts,  rendering  weak  and  puerile 
that  which  should  be  whole  and  grand.  Do  not  imagine  that  I 
want  a  humdrum  style.  No  ;  I  desire  variety.  Variety  of  form, 
in  quantity,  in  appliances  of  every  kind  to  produce  it.  Let  the 
lightning  flash,  the  thunder  roll,  the  waves  heave.  Let  them  all 
co-operate,  and  for  a  while  be  as  one,  until  the  strongest  force 
becomes  master  and  leads  the  whole,  aiding,  by  the  murmurs  of 
the  others,  the  positive  voice  of  the  leading  spirit. 

There  are  many  persons  who  are  so  constituted  that  they  do 
not  care  for  music ;  there  are  those  also  who  have  no  eye  for  the 
appreciation  of  beautiful  forms.  There  is  no  excuse  for  ugly 
features  to  build  up  architectural  subjects  but  bad  proportion. 
Place  a  statue  upon  your  architecture,  as  did 'the  Greeks;  if  it 
harmonizes,  the  architecture  is  good,  but  if  the  grotesque  alone 
can  harmonize  with  your  work,  you  have  not  reached  the  highest 
refinement.  It  is  like  placing  fine  cloth  alongside  of  that  which 
is  coarse — you  see  at  once  the  fineness  of  the  one  and  the  coarse- 
ness of  the  other.  Two  blacks  may,  to  the  untutored  eye,  appear 
the  same ;  but  take  an  equal  quantity  of  white  lead  and  mix  with 
each,  and  you  immediately  see  a  marked  difference  in  the  dif- 
ferent lead-colors  produced.  Place  a  well-proportioned  building 
in  a  row  of  guessed-at  ones,  and  you  will  see  a  marked  defect  in 
what  you  previously  deemed  good  architecture.  They  are  too 
frequently  made  up  by  the  hard  blows  and  long  rubbings  of  the 
artisans.  A  piece  of  white  marble,  a  perfect  cube, — the  worst 
possible  shape  to  be  regular, — will  be  beautiful  if  finely  polished, 
with  smooth  faces  and  square  sides.  Yet  how  often  do  we  pass 
buildings  of  that  material  without  noticing  them  !  What  has  be- 
come of  the  artistic  skill,  the  fine  material  ?  It  has  been  sacrificed 


INTRODUCTION. 


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to  bad  proportion  ;  its  solidity  and  enduring  grandeur  have  been 
sacrificed.  How  much  carving  is  thrown  away,  having  no  force 
at  all,  simply  for  want  of  good  proportion.  Every  one  appreci- 
ates a  beautiful  horse,  dog,  or  other  animal ;  and  it  is  the  same 
with  architecture :  you  have  not  the  beauty,  or  you  would  gaze 
upon  the  silent  music  with  emotions  of  delight.  We  want  archi- 
tecture to  appear  what  it  costs ;  if  expensive  material,  you  must 
have  graceful  forms,  properly  adjusted ;  if  the  beauty  of  the  ma- 
terials exceeds  the  genius  of  the  design,  then  it  is  lost,  and  the 
whole  sinks  into  monotonous  contempt.  The  purer  the  materials, 
the  more  exact  must  be  the  pro}!)ortion,  or  the  one  will  neutralize 
the  other  and  spoil  the  effect.  Architects  should  be  chosen  by 
their  merit,  and  not  by  favor,  which  is  mostly  done ;  those  who 
will  succeed  in  getting  them  must  buy  the  job.  It  is  a  disgrace 
to  the  age  that  large,  important,  modern  buildings  have  so  little 
architectural  merit ;  the  good  taste  of  the  age  is  slandered  to 
build  the  outrageous  trash  that  is  constantly  being  thrown  up  in 
Philadelphia  and  other  cities,  without  proportion  or  good  judg- 
ment. I  could  enumerate  hundreds  of  absolute  failures  in  design 
and  effect,  when  contrasted  with  their  cost, — works  of  such  pro- 
portion that  their  size  alone  should  make  them  grand. 

As  I  have  found  so  much  fault  with  bad  proportion,  perhaps  it 
will  be  expected  of  me  to  enlighten  the  community  upon  the  sub- 
ject,— which  was  not  the  intention  of  this  work,  but  merely  to  give 
a  reprint  of  my  designs  published  in  Godey's  Ladies^  Book,  with  a 
few  others  prepared  especially  for  the  present  volume.  We  have 
a  law  of  architectural  proportion,  discovered  by  us  ten  years  ago, 
which  I  have  found  unfailing  in  designing  and  executing  work; 
giving  our  buildings,  wherever  carried  out,  a  fullness  and  beauty 
of  proportion  found  nowhere  save  among  the  Greek  examples. 
With  it,  the  Mansard-roof  ceases  to  be  boxlike  in  appearance, 
and  houses  have  the  appearance  of  being  worth  twice  or  three 
times  their  cost. 

I  am  fully  impressed  with  the  idea  that  the  Greeks  who  built 
the  Parthenon  had  the  same  law  to  guide  them  that  we  pursue, 
instead  of  the  law  given  by  Vitruvius  having  governed  them, 
which  in  truth  is  no  law  at  all,  but  the  results  of  measurements 
made  by  a  rule  formed  from  the  diameter  of  the  columns  at  their 
bases,  called  modules, — a  happy  process  for  copying,  but  nothing 
more ;  like  an  artist,  who,  when  he  wishes  to  copy  a  picture,  fills 


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it  with  a  number  of  squares  of  equal  size,  and  makes  the  same 
number  upon  the  sheet  on  which  he  is  to  copy.  If  he  wishes  to 
enlarge  it,  he  makes  the  squares  larger ;  if  he  wishes  it  smaller,  he 
makes  the  squares  less.  A  law,  if  I  understand  the  term  aright, 
must  be  something  which,  by  an  evolution  of  its  principles, 
obtains  a  positive  result,  or  a  mathematical  reality. 

The  more  I  examine  the  works  of  Greece  in  the  ruins  of  Athens 
and  other  places,  the  more  do  I  find  that  all  buildings,  though 
different  in  proportion  of  parts,  are  in  their  evolutions  traceable 
to  a  decided  law :  every  stone  has  a  length  and  breadth  founded 
upon  the  same  principle  as  the  diameter  of  the  columns,  height 
of  pediment,  intercolumniations,  and  every  other  part  of  the 
building. 

A  general  principle  must  run  throughout  every  design,  to  be 
good ;  if  not,  it  will  be  like  an  artist's  picture  without  an  at- 
mosphere. It  may  be  a  laborious  assembly  of  details,  but  have  a 
mechanical  stiffness,  a  cold  barrenness,  admired  by  no  person  of 
cultivation  and  taste. 

The  proportion  of  a  doorway  will  afford  an  example  of  the 
means  I  make  use  of.  Now,  as  a  doorway  is  for  man  to  walk 
through,  its  best  proportion  will  be  found  in  a  well-developed 
man.  We  will  take  a  man  as  six  feet  high,  and  eighteen  inches 
broad  across  the  shoulders ;  if  we  make  the  door  three  feet  wide, 
it  will  be  just  double  his  width, — that  is,  standing  in  the  middle, 
he  will  have  just  nine  inches  of  clear  space  on  each  side  of  him. 
If  the  same  is  given  for  the  top,  above  the  head,  it  will  be  six  feet 
nine  inches,  making  the  opening  three  feet  by  six  feet  nine  inches, 
— a  very  usual  and  beautiful  size  for  doors.  Now,  if  we  find  that 
this  measurement  neither  looks  high  nor  low,  but  right,  we  have 
a  standard  to  work  from.  When  we  wish  to  increase  the  ap- 
parent width  of  a  room,  we  increase  the  height  of  doors,  or  make 
them  narrower ;  if  we  wish  to  increase  the  height,  we  make  them 
wider.  Just  as  a  painter  works  with  his  pigments :  if  he  wishes  a 
tone  to  look  blue,  he  brings  orange  in  contrast ;  if  red,  he  brings 
green.  The  effects  in  architecture  are  the  same.  It  is  not  the 
colors  you  see  in  a  picture  that  render  it  beautiful,  but  the  effect 
produced  upon  the  eye  and  senses.  It  is  so  with  the  proportions 
of  houses,  rooms,  etc. :  we  do  not  let  you  see  yellow,  lake,  and 
gamboge,  but  effects  of  air,  water,  trees,  etc.  Conventionalities 
may  compel  certain  sizes,  but  genius  by  accessories  can  make 


INTRODUCTION. 


15 


them  appear  what  it  desires ;  the  low  can  be  thrown  aloft,  the 
high  brought  down,  the  wide  narrowed,  and  all  can  have,  by 
artistic  arrangement,  a  mysterious  effect  pervading  the  whole, 
and  thus  with  quiet  eloquence  speak  with  the  soul  of  architecture. 
The  Greeks  understood  this  law,  and  gave  their  columns  their 
entasis  or  swelling  form  in  the  centre,  the  effect  that  would  be  in 
nature  as  a  person  stands  and  looks  upon  a  column  or  shaft :  the 
lower  part,  as  high  as  the  level  of  the  eye,  the  nearest  point ;  the 
next  foot  up  the  shaft  will  be  a  little  farther  off ;  the  higher  you 
look  up  the  column,  the  distance  increases  in  greater  ratio ;  and, 
by  applying  the  law  of  perspective,  that  objects  decrease  in  size 
according  to  the  square  of  the  distance,  you  have  the  parabolic 
curve  of  the  Grecian  entasis. 

Yet  this  must  be  gently  done,  to  give  apparent  height  to  the 
pillars.  If  overdone,  as  abundant  samples  will  testify  all  over 
the  land  where  they  have  been  used,  their  effect  of  height  is 
gone,  and  down  comes  their  height ;  as  the  sham  is  obvious,  the 
effect  is  entirely  reversed.  This  is  also  true  in  painting :  for 
instance,  a  blue  will  recede  until  it  becomes  noticeable  as  blue, 
then  it  comes  forward  in  your  picture.  All  effects,  properly  made, 
tell  with  force  and  energy ;  overdone,  they  show  their  poverty  by 
utterly  destroying,  and  are  worse  than  nothing. 

Ignorant  people  often  think  that  they  can  collect  beautiful 
parts  of  one  building  and  transfer  them  to  others,  and  have  the 
same  effect.  So  they  could,  if  they  knew  how  to  balance  their 
proportion  and  adapt  them  to  the  new  situation  thoroughly;  but 
if  not,  they  will  fail,  as  can  be  seen  everywhere  in  town  and 
country.  A  handsome  cornice  upon  one  house  may  be  an  ex- 
travagant abortion  upon  another.  I  would  therefore  advise  the 
study  of  proportion  by  all. 

I  would  advise  all  to  look  to  the  human  face  and  form,  where 
character  dwells,  and  study  it :  the  smiling  face,  with  all  the 
muscles  curling  up;  the  saddened  countenance,  tending  down, 
like  the  weeping  willow  and  every  drooping  thing  in  nature. 
Study  that,  the  fountain  wherefrom  all  things  start ;  it  will  lead 
to  higher  thoughts,  and  you  will  obtain  a  more  noble  future  than 
by  copying. 

What  I  have  said  has  been  upon  the  soul  of  architecture, — that 
part  which  lives  forever,  and  has  immortal  life. 

Let  me  now  descend  to  the  mechanical  part, — that  which  takes 


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INTRODUCTION, 


upon  itself  to  so  balance  quantities  that  they  produce  strong, 
enduring,  and  rational  edifices,  with  constructions  fully  adequate 
to  their  wants.  In  the  first  place,  we  take  into  consideration  the 
materials  of  which  they  are  made ;  for  instance,  if  we  take  the 
subject  of  roofs,  shingles,  slates,  tin,  copper,  tile,  felt,  and  com- 
position, all  have  their  medium  pitch,  or  angle  of  inclination, 
that  is  most  suited  to  the  material :  for  instance,  the  gravel,  or 
felt  and  composition  covered  with  gravel,  should  always  have  an 
inclination  of  not  more  than  half  an  inch  to  the  foot,  or  the 
force  of  the  water  will  wash  away  the  gravel  and  leave  bare  the 
composition,  and  the  felt  will  speedily  be  in  a  leaky  condition. 
Slate  and  shingles  should  never  be  placed  flatter  than  twenty- 
eiglit  degrees  of  inclination ;  lap  shingles  should  have  no  less 
slope  than  thirty-five  degrees.  Tin  always  looks  badly  when 
steeper  than  twenty-six  degrees;  the  same  with  copper,  lead,  and 
zinc,  when  placed  upon  inclined  planes,  but  where  curves  are  used 
tin  looks  well,  wherever  slate  and  shingles  cannot  be  used  to  advan- 
tage. Tiles  should  never  be  placed  upon  a  roof  with  pitch  above 
thirty  degrees,  as  they  would  be  in  danger  of  sliding  off  by  their 
own  gravity.  What  I  have  said  will  be  sufficient  to  illustrate  my 
position.  Suppose  a  person  of  mechanical  mind,  one  balanced 
by  practice  of  thought,  views  a  building;  he  sees  a  roof  of  slate 
or  shingles,  of  a  pitch  of  twenty-three  or  twenty-four  degrees  in- 
clination ;  at  once  his  attention  is  arrested  in  the  contemplation 
of  the  building.  "Why,"  he  asks  himself,  "is  this  roof  so  flat? 
It  will  surely  leak,  the  shingles  rot,  and  the  storm  blow  in  snow 
and  water."  All  the  low,  leaky  roofs  stored  in  his  memory  will 
come  forth,  and  take  away  from  his  mind  much  of  the  beauty  of 
the  building.  If  it  had  been  tin,  no  thoughts  of  the  kind  would 
intrude,  but  the  eyes  and  attention  would  go  to  examining  other 
details  of  the  work.  Tin  roofs,  I  have  said,  always  look  ill 
when  placed  upon  steep-pitched  roofs,  unless  a  mechanical  ad- 
vantage in  their  use  is  obvious,  as  I  have  explained.  Slates  are 
more  lasting  and  durable  than  tin,  and  of  as  little  or  less  cost 
primarily,  and  much  less,  when  the  successive  coats  of  paint, 
which  must  be  placed  upon  tin  in  order  to  make  it  last,  are  con- 
sidered. So  a  wise  or  foolish  selection  of  materials  can  be  made ; 
and  the  beholder  viewing  a  structure,  balances  the  good  and  bad 
sense  of  its  construction  in  the  work,  and  estimates  its  merits 
accordingly. 


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17 


Slates  may  be  objected  to  as  making  the  rooms  too  warm  within, 
therefore  shingles  cannot  have  this  objection.  Tin,  which  is 
generally  painted  red  or  brown,  has  the  same  objection.  It  has 
been  stated  to  me  by  a  friend  that  to  whitewash  the  roof-boards 
upon  the  top  before  slating  will  render  the  rooms  much  cooler. 
We  always  advise  and  provide  in  our  drawings  for  air  to  pass 
between  the  rafters  from  apertures  made  in  the  planciers,  which 
render  French  roofs  very  comfortable,  they  always  having  false 
ceilings,  which  leave  space  for  ventilation  above. 

Chimneys  are  very  picturesque  if  well  treated  ;  but  one  thing 
is  necessary :  as  roofs  should  never  leak,  neither  should  chimneys 
ever  smoke.  They  must  be  carried  up  above  the  house  in  order 
that  no  eddies  of  air  blowing  from  any  direction  shall  destroy 
their  efficiency.  I  always  send  them  up  out  of  danger,  and 
depend  upon  their  treatment  for  the  part  they  are  to  play  in  the 
design.  All  sensible  persons  see  at  a  glance  the  necessity  of  their 
height,  and  approve  the  daring  spirit  that,  instead  of  spoiling  the 
house  by  smoky  chimneys,  does  the  best  that  can  be  done  with 
the  masonry  thus  thrown  aloft. 

I  might  go  thus  through  the  whole  details  of  a  building ;  but 
let  me  for  a  moment  dwell  upon  the  barren  geniuses  who,  to 
make  their  work  attractive,  put  in  false  windows,  empty  parapets, 
and  unnecessary  appliances  for  the  mere  effect  of  duplication, 
ignorant  of  the  fact  that  to  duplicate  ugly  forms  but  increases 
the  deformity.  Yet  certain  balances  in  some  styles  are  really 
necessary.  Let  your  composition  be  such  that  it  will  be  formed 
by  an  evolution  of  parts  necessary,  and  part  of  the  design. 

If  the  few  remarks  I  have  here  thrown  out  are  duly  considered, 
the  beginner  cannot  fail  to  start  in  the  right  direction  of  thought 
to  become  an  architect.  If,  however,  he  wishes  to  be  merely 
the  slavish  copyist  of  the  works  of  others,  he  can  never  be  more 
than  a  draughtsman. 


HOBBS'S  RULES  FOR  CRITICISM. 


As  the  whole  is  more  important  than  any  separate  part,  and 
equals  all  the  parts,  it  demands  the  first  and  last  consideration. 

All  architecture  must  be  practical,  and  should  be  mechanical ; 
and  errors  in  this  department  are  unbearable  ignorance,  and  sink 
the  architect  below  the  artisan,  who  could  do  better. 

All  work,  when  practical  and  mechanical,  should  be  beautiful, 
or  the  architect  has  no  genius  or  merit. 

All  ugly  things  should  be  dropped  as  soon  as  possible ;  and  all 
beautiful  parts  be  made  use  of  to  the  greatest  extent  admissible 
with  propriety. 

No  part  should  chop  up  the  whole  unless  it  be  worthless.  There 
should  be  some  master  line  throughout  the  whole  work  like  the 
three  colors,  red,  blue,  and  yellow,  which,  when  balanced,  pro- 
duce a  neutral  gray  or  black;  and  so  an  equal  balance  of  these 
three  lines  will  produce  a  neutral,  or  as  near  nothing  as  possible. 

Central  ornaments,  pediments,  etc.,  must  be  of  sufficient  power 
to  master  the  sides  or  the  sides  master  them.  If  equal,  the  effect 
is  neutral  and  the  labor  lost. 

Make  the  parts  which  have  the  most  important  offices  to  per- 
form the  purest,  and  ornamentally  attractive. 

Never  attract  attention  by  ornamenting  unpleasant  things,  as  it 
makes  them  conspicuous. 

Do  all  things  with  strict  regard  to  economy. 

Never  use  labor  and  material  unless  it  pays  in  the  design. 

All  false  things,  as  string  courses,  false  windows,  chimneys,  and 
other  parts  not  wanted,  but  necessary  to  make  a  design  accept- 
able, show  lack  of  good  architecture. 

He  that  can  use  the  least  labor  and  material,  and  produce  the 
most  beautiful  effect,  is  the  best  architect. 

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HO  BBS'S  RULES  FOR  CRITICISM. 


It  is  not  the  knowing  a  fact  that  makes  men  wise,  but  their 
estimation  of  its  true  value. 

Learn  to  see  the  beautiful  in  all  things;  but  if  they  have  ugli- 
ness about  them,  never  see  it  without  condemning  it. 

Guard  the  avenues  to  the  senses  by  good  judgment,  and  let 
nothing  foul  or  unsightly  enter  without  being  accompanied  by 
an  idea  that  will  reform  it ;  then  it  will  lie  quietly  in  the  mind, 
and  not  come  forward  to  disturb  the  good. 


PREFACE. 


The  majority  of  these  designs  have  appeared  monthly  in  Godef  s 
Ladies'  Book,  from  the  latter  part  of  1863  until  the  present  time  ; 
a  few  in  The  Farmer,  an  agricultural  magazine  published  in 
Richmond,  Virginia ;  the  remainder  have  never  before  appeared 
in  print.  Induced  by  the  flattering  reception  they  have  met  with, 
and  by  constant  appeals,  the  author  has  been  led  to  offer  them  to 
the  public  in  book  form. 

Original  designs  from  the  author  will  be  continued  each  month 
in  Godefs  Ladies'  Book.  A  noticeable  feature  connected  with 
them  is  the  fact  that  the  greater  portion  of  them  have  been 
executed,  and,  without  an  exception,  give  entire  satisfaction;  a 
more  practical  test  of  their  value  could  not  be  given. 

The  chapters  preceding  the  designs  give  practical  hints  in  re- 
gard to  the  cultivation  of  artistic  taste,  choice  of  situation,  style, 
construction,  heating,  ventilation,  etc.   Each  design  is  described. 

The  intent  of  this  work  is  not  only  to  assist  those  who  may  be 
about  to  build,  but,  like  the  many  works  of  the  same  character 
which  have  been  published,  to  aid  its  readers  in  the  cultivation 
of  taste  and  the  love  of  the  beautiful,  that  they,  too,  may  read 

sermons  in  stones." 

ISAAC  H.  HOBBS  &  SON,  Architects, 

OJice,  Nos.  809  and  8ii  Chestnut  Stree:. 
Address  to  Residence,  804  North  Eighth  Street,  Philadelphia. 


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DESIGN  I. 


A    MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  and  built  for  Colonel 
Walter  W.  Price,  of  New  York  City,  upon  the  west 
bank  of  Lake  George,  one  and  a  half  miles  above  the 
Fort  William  Henry  Hotel,  upon  one  of  the  most 
commanding  situations  on  the  lake.  It  is  surrounded 
by  a  large  plantation,  which  is  one  of  the  most  ex- 
tensive and  beautiful  parks  in  the  northern  part  of 
the  State  of  New  York.  Fish-ponds,  groves,  and  all 
the  adornments  and  conveniences  indulged  in  by 
Europeans,  are  here  supplied.  The  building  is 
superb  and  grand,  and  its  proportions  are  adapted 
to  the  situation. 

Height  of  Stories. — First  story,  14  feet  in  clear; 
second  story,  13  feet;  upper  story,  12  feet.  Cost, 
$35'000. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule,  9  by  10  feet;  B,  hall, 
10  feet  wide;  C,  drawing-room,  16  feet  9  inches  by 
29  feet  6  inches;  D,  parlor,  t6  feet  6  inches  by  24 
feet;  E,  sitting-room,  26  feet  9  inches  by  16  feet; 
F,  staircase-hall;  G,  dining-room,  22  by  17  feet  9 
inches;  H,  breakfast-room,  17  by  18  feet;  I,  kitchen, 
14  by  19  feet  6  inches;  J,  kitchen,  14  by  12  feet  6 
inches ;  K,  pantry ;  L,  servants'  stair  hall ;  M,  car- 
riage-porch. 

Second  Floor. — N,  dressing-room,  10  feet  9  inches 
by  10  feet  9  inches;  O,  hall,  10  feet  6  inches  wide; 
P,  principal  chamber,  16  feet  6  inches  by  29  feet;  Q, 
chamber,  17  by  22  feet;  R,  chamber,  16  by  27  feet  6 
inches;  S,  bath-room,  13  feet  9  inches  by  9  feet;  T, 
chamber,  18  by  18  feet;  U,  chamber,  15  feet  6  inches 
by  1 5  feet  6  inches ;  V,  chamber,  1 6  feet  6  inches  by 

1 4  feet ;  W,  bath-room,  4  by  8  feet. 

f  22) 


DESIGN  I. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  II. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  beautiful  type  of  suburban  resi- 
dence, with  a  Mansard-roof.  It  was  constructed  in 
Elmira,  N.  Y.  It  was  built  for  Mr.  Reynolds,  of 
Elmira,  and  its  cost,  when  completed,  was  $50,000 ; 
and  it  will  compare  favorably,  for  internal  beauty 
and  external  grandeur,  with  any  of  those  princely 
residences  built  in  the  city  of  New  York.  It  is  built 
of  brick,  with  Ohio  sandstone  finish.  As  will  be 
observed,  the  dimensions  of  all  its  parts  are  upon  a 
grand  scale.  The  stairway  is  of  the  most  superb 
kind.  The  newel-post  contains  a  bronze  figure, 
holding  a  globe.  The  opening  of  the  stair  above 
passes  half-way  over  the  hall,  and  the  wainscoting 
and  railing  are  of  a  carved  pattern  of  a  very  grand 
kind.  The  dining-room  is  also  extremely  grand  and 
effective,  having  a  conservatory  for  flowers  in  the 
manner  of  a  bay,  with  a  fountain  in  the  centre.  The 
lower  lights  of  glass,  being  made  of  mirrors,  reflect 
the  plants  most  beautifully.  The  floor  is  made  of 
ornamental  iron-work,  with  places  between  the  pat- 
terns for  planting  the  flowers.  The  wood-work  is  of 
a  new  style  of  finish  invented  by  ourselves. 

First  Floor, — A,  parlor,  28  by  16  feet;  B,  sitting- 
room,  23  by  16  feet;  C,  library,  20  feet  10  inches  by 
16  feet ;  D,  dining-room,  1 5  feet  9  inches  by  26  feet ; 
E,  conservatory,  9  by  14  feet;  F,  hall,  11  by  38  feet 
6  inches  ;  G,  vestibule,  8  by  11  feet ;  H,  butler's  pan- 
try, 1 2  feet  6  inches  by  8  feet ;  I,  store-closet,  8  by  5 
feet  3  inches;  J,  kitchen,  18  by  18  feet;  K,  nursery, 
22  by  18  feet;  L,  lavatory,  6  by  5  feet;  M,  back 
porch  ;  N,  front  porch. 
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DESIGN  II. 


DESIGN  III. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  suburban  residence  is  in  the  Italian  style,  with 
Mansard-roof  and  octagonal  corner  tower.  It  will 
have  a  grand  effect,  if  built  in  the  spirit  of  the  design. 
It  contains  a  very  complete  set  of  apartments,  large 
and  commodious,  and  would  make  an  admirable  river- 
side residence,  with  ample  grounds,  sloping  gradually 
forward.  Terrace-walks  and  fine  finish  of  lawns  are 
requisite ;  smooth  and  well-kept  walks,  and  well- 
graded  and  closely- shaved  slopes,  are  necessary  to 
carry  out  and  give  full  effect  to  the  design.  It  has  a 
character  of  rich  and  grand  effect :  nothing  grotesque 
will  be  in  harmony  ;  everything  must  be  in  the  highest 
type  of  refinement,  vases  with  plants  edging  the 
walks,  and  the  shrubbery  must  be  grouped  on  the 
lawn  in  the  best  manner,  to  carry  out  the  desired 
effect.  It  can  be  built  for  $25,000.  It  is  intended  to 
be  built  of  brick,  with  the  dressings  in  wood ;  the 
whole  to  be  painted  and  sanded,  in  imitation  of  a 
warm-colored  sandstone. 

First  Floor. — A,  hall,  10  feet  wide;  B,  reception- 
room,  14  by  14  feet ;  C,  sitting-room,  14  by  21  feet  ; 
D,  drawing-room,  20  by  30  feet;  E,  dining-room,  15 
by  32  feet ;  F,  conservatory,  1 6  by  25  feet ;  G,  kitchen, 
16  by  20  feet;  H,  servants'  hall,  12  by  16  feet. 

Second  Floor. — L,  bath-  and  dressing-room  ;  M, 
chambers ;  N,  billiard-room. 


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DESIGN  IV. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  in  the  Ovo  order  of  architecture. 
Each  detail  part  has  its  proportion,  extracted  without 
deviation  or  change,  from  the  very  first  Hne  to  the 
consummation  of  the  design.  This  building  is  designed 
to  suit  a  situation  upon  the  side  of  one  of  the  ranges 
of  the  Alleghany  Mountains,  at  Tyrone,  Pa.  The 
ground  rising  so  rapidly  demands  an  evolution  pecu- 
liar to  the  situation, which  is  obtained  by  shortening  the 
depth  and  increasing  the  length  of  the  front.  Where 
houses  are  backed  by  ranges  of  high  hills,  they  appear 
very  diminutive  by  contrast,  and  it  is  necessary  to 
bring  to  our  aid  some  stratagem  by  which  this  can  be 
overcome.  This  building  will  be  nearly  one  hundred 
and  twenty-five  feet  front,  yet  have  no  more  space  in 
it  than  many  first-class  residences  we  are  continually 
designing.  The  cost  of  the  erection  of  this  building 
will  be  about  ^35,000,  and  it  is  intended  for  the  resi- 
dence of  Mr.  Caldwell,  of  the  firm  of  Caldwell  & 
Loyd,  Bankers,  Tyrone. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch  ;  B,  vestibule,  1 2  by  13  feet ; 
C,  library  and  reception-room,  13  by  16  feet;  D, 
sitting-room,  23  feet  3  inches  by  34  feet  6  inches ;  E, 
hall,  12  feet  wide;  F,  parlor,  18  by  46  feet;  G,  scul- 
lery, 12  by  II  feet  6  inches;  H,  kitchen,  16  by- 18 
feet;  I,  stairs;  J,  dining-room,  16  by  33  feet;  K, 
porch. 

Height  of  first  floor,  15  feet;  second  floor,  12  feet 
and  13  feet  6  inches;  third  floor,  10  feet  and  12  feet 

6  inches. 

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DESIGN  IV, 


"  KIRST  FLOUR, 

(29) 


DESIGN  V. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design,  with  a  Mansard-roof,  is  intended  for  a 
town  or  suburban  residence.  It  needs  the  association 
of  other  houses,  with  small  plantations  between,  and 
set  some  sixty  feet  back  from  the  road,  but  should 
always  take  a  position  on  a  line  with  others  adjoining. 
In  such  a  position,  with  well-trained  grass,  nicely-kept 
walks,  with  a  few  terra-cotta  ''jardinieres,"  furnished 
with  flowering  plants,  a  small  fountain,  with  a  few 
well-chosen  bushes  in  the  rear,  forming  clumps  im- 
penetrable to  the  eye,  set  in  such  a  manner  as  to 
form  small  vistas,  but  closing  up  the  view  before  the 
rear  of  the  lot  is  exposed,  properly  treated  in  this 
manner,  a  degree  of  refinement  will  be  thrown  over 
the  whole  that  even  the  largest,  most  pretentious,  or 
costly  houses  may  lack.  The  building  cost,  where  it 
is  situated,  on  the  bank  of  the  Raritan  River,  at  New 
Brunswick,  N.  J.,  ^7000.  It  was  built  with  the  addition 
of  a  fine  porch  extending  from  bay  end  in  the  front 
to  the  left-hand  side,  making  an  improved  effect. 
The  design  was  made  for  Dr.  Robbins,  of  the  above 
place,  and  was  executed  to  his  full  satisfaction. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule,  4  by  6  feet ;  B,  stair-hall, 

12  by  14  feet  9  inches ;  C,  parlor,  16  by  18  feet,  with 
bay-window,  8  by  12  feet;  D,  dining-room,  14  by  16 
feet,  with  bay-window,  4  by  9  feet ;  E,  library,  1 2  by 

1 3  feet,  with  bay-window,  4  by  9  feet ;  F,  kitchen,  1 1 
by  22  feet;  G,  store-room,  6  by  8  feet. 

Second  Floor. — Four  chambers,  marked  M,  all  of 
sizes  as  rooms  below ;  H,  bath-room,  9  by  1 2  feet. 

Third  Floor  contains  an  equal  number  of  well- 
■ventilated  chambers  ;  high  stories. 

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DESIGN  V. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(3O 


DESIGN  VI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  of  a  suburban  residence  contains 
large  and  ample  accommodations.  By  reference  to 
the  plans,  the  rooms  will  be  seen  to  be  of  very  good 
proportions,  and  all  differing  in  size  and  shape.  The 
house  is  of  brick,  painted,  with  slate  roof.  The  upper 
stories  contain  ample  rooms  for  servants,  tank-  and 
store-room.  It  is  finished  with  the  base  course, 
window  dressings,  corner-steps,  and  chimney-tops  of 
sandstone,  smoothly  cut.  Ample  provision  is  made 
for  heating,  ventilation,  and  all  modern  appliances, 
as  verandas,  bays,  porches,  etc.  The  design  was 
first  made  and  built  of  frame,  for  Albert  Dilworth, 
Esq.,  East  Liberty,  near  Pittsburg,  Pa.,  and  is  quite 
successful. 

The  sizes  of  rooms,  etc.,  are  marked  upon  the 
plans.  The  stories  are  1 2  feet  for  the  first ;  1 1  feet, 
second  story,  in  the  clear  between  floors  and  the 
ceilings.    Cost,  $8000. 


(32) 


DESIGN  VI. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(33) 


DESIGN  VII. 


ANGLO-FRENCH  VILLA. 

Tins  desiofn  will  make  a  beautiful  and  convenient 
residence,  harmonizing  well  with  a  rolling  country. 
It  can  be  built  of  stone,  or  brick,  painted ;  or,  with 
some  slight  modifications,  it  can  be  altered  to  frame, 
if  desired.    It  will  cost  about  ^9000. 

The  great  beauty  of  such  a  building  is  in  the  pro- 
portion of  its  parts,  and  its  adaptation  to  the  site  for 
its  erection,  whether  it  is  to  be  seen  at  a  long  or  short 
distance,  as  upon  this  a  great  deal  will  depend. 

First  Floor. — A,  hall,  8  by  2 1  feet  6  inches  ;  B, 
parlor,  14  feet  9  inches  by  16  feet;  C,  library,  15  by 
15  feet;  D,  living-room,  21  feet  5  inches  by  14  feet 

6  inches ;  E,  back  parlor,  14  feet  9  inches  by  13  feet ; 
F,  rear  hall;  G,  porch,  9  by  19  feet  9  inches;  H, 
dining-room,  13  by  16  feet  3  inches;  I,  kitchen,  12 
feet  9  inches  by  1 3  feet  5  inches ;  K,  porch,  1 3  feet 
4  inches  by  6  feet  8  inches. 

Second  Floor. — L,  dressing-room;  M,  chamber,  14 
by  15  feet;  N,  chamber,  15  by  13  feet  9  inches;  O, 
chamber,  36  feet  8  inches  by  14  feet  6  inches;  P, 
chamber,  1 5  by  i  2  feet  5  inches  ;  R,  hall,  8  by  1 1  feet ; 
S,  chamber,  1 6  feet  3  inches  by  1 3  feet ;  T,  bath- 
room, 5  feet  9  inches  by  8  feet  3  inches  ;  U,  bed-room, 

7  feet  3  inches  by  12  feet  9  inches;  V,  stair-hall. 


(34) 


DESIGN  VII. 


DESIGN  VIII. 


FRENCH  VILLA. 

This  house  is  suited  to  the  wants  of  a  good-sized 
family,  and  furnishes  Hberal  accommodations.  The 
roofs  are  to  be  slated,  in  two  tints,  cut  to  ornamental 
shapes.  The  superstructure  is  to  be  of  stone,  and 
the  verandas  of  wood  or  iron,  as  may  be  preferred. 
Entrance  is  effected  through  the  vestibule  to  the  main 
hall,  which  communicates  with  the  parlor,  dining- 
room,  and  stair-hall ;  and  access  to  the  library  and 
kitchen  is  had  from  the  rear  hall. 

Upon  the  chamber  plan  are  five  spacious  chambers 
and  the  bath-room. 

From  the  third  floor  a  short  flight  of  stairs  leads 
to  the  tower.    Cost,  $8000. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule,  12  by  12  feet ;  B,  stair- 
hall,  12  by  12  feet;  C,  dining-room,  14  feet  6  inches 
by  29  feet  6  inches;  D,  kitchen,  18  by  20  feet;  E, 
library,  18  by  20  feet;  F,  parlor,  20  by  28  feet  6 
inches;  G,  main  hall,  12  feet  ;  H,  rear  hall,  6  feet;  I, 
porch. 

Second  Floor, — K,  porch-roof;  L,  tower- room,  12 
by  1 2  feet ;  M,  stair-hall ;  N,  five  chambers  ;  O,  bath- 
room, 12  by  12  feet ;  P,  hall ;  R,  back  stairs. 


(36) 


DESIGN  VIII. 
irciicf]  tiill,i. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(37) 


DESIGN  IX. 


ANGLO-FRENCH  VILLA. 

This  desigri  is  in  the  Anglo-French  style.  In  this 
specimen,  the  Grecian  classic  finish  is  harmonized, 
and  presents  to  the  eye  the  chaste  elegance  peculiar 
to  Italian  architecture.  It  will  be  seen  at  once  that 
the  building  is  intended  to  be  erected  of  stone,  with  a 
roof  of  slate  cut  to  ornamental  forms.  The  chamber 
plan  is  arranged  to  meet  the  wants  of  a  large  family, 
with  due  regard  to  rooms  for  guests.  This  house 
would  make  a  most  desirable  residence  for  a  gentle- 
man of  means  and  liberal  modern  views.  At  present 
prices  of  materials  and  labor,  it  could  be  built  in  the 
vicinity  of  Philadelphia  for  ^15,000. 

The  first  floor  contains  a  vestibule,  two  halls,  a 
library,  dining-room,  drawing-room,  and  billiard-room. 
The  main  hall  connects  with  the  drawing-room,  library, 
dining-room,  and  main  staircase. 

The  domestic  offices,  such  as  kitchen,  wash-room, 
etc.,  are  placed  below. 

The  second  floor  contains  fine,  spacious  chambers, 
as  bath-room,  dressing-room,  and  five  fine  closets. 

First  Floor. —  i,  vestibule,  10  by  8  feet;  2,  hall,  12 
by  35  feet ;  3,  drawing-room,  20  by  35  feet ;  4,  library, 

20  by  21  feet;  5,  hall,  4  feet;  6,  stair-hall,  10  by  14 
feet;  7,  8,  closets;  9,  dining-room,  16  by  28  feet;  10, 
billiard-room,  15  by  18  feet;  11,  back  stair-hall,  6  by 
1 2  feet ;  1 2,  13,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 14,  15,  chambers,  17  by  20  feet;  16, 
bath-room,  8  by  10  feet;  17,  chamber,  16  by  21  feet; 
18,  chamber,  15  by  18  feet;  19,  20,  21,  closets;  22, 
passage,  4  feet;  23,  hall;  24,  closet;  25,  dressing- 
room,  8  by  12  feet;  26,  closet;  27,  chamber,  20  by 

21  feet;  28,  29,  verandas. 

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DESIGN  IX. 


DESIGN  X. 


FRENCH    COUNTRY  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  drawn  in  die  French  style,  widi 
American  wants  supplied.  For  a  small  family,  it  is 
very  compact  in  its  plan,  and  conveniently  arranged, 
so  that  quite  a  stylish  parlor  and  living-room  are  ob- 
tained. The  kitchen  is  small,  but  when  the  parlor  is 
used  as  a  living-room,  it  will  be  found  ample.  This 
is  a  design  which  will  afford  real  and  substantial  com- 
fort to  its  occupants  ;  being  small,  and  servants  not 
to  be  had  at  all  times,  the  necessity  of  doing  your 
own  work  for  a  few  days  will  not  be  so  difficult  a  task. 
It  is  one  that  will  appear  larger  than  it  really  is.  The 
interior  has  been  carefully  designed  with  due  regard 
to  economy  of  both  space  and  expense,  making  it  a 
most  desirable  residence  for  a  family  of  moderate 
size. 

The  cost  of  building^  this  house  has  been  estimated 
by  a  builder  at  $2700,  complete,  in  the  vicinity  of 
Philadelphia. 

First  Floor, — i,  front  porch,  6  by  8  feet;  2,  hall,  7 
feet  6  inches  by  1 1  feet  9  inches ;  3,  library,  6  feet  1 1 
inches  by  7  feet  6  inches;  4,  living-room,  15  by  19 
feet  I  inch;  5,  dining-room,  18  by  14  feet  2  inches; 
6,  kitchen,  12  by  10  feet  2  inches;  7,  pump-shed  ;  8, 
rear  porch,  on  river  front,  14  by  8  feet. 

Second  Floor. —  9,  hall;  10,  sewing- room,  5  feet  i 
inch  by  5  feet  6  inches ;  11,  chamber,  10  feet  9  inches 
by  14  feet  3  inches;  12,  chamber,  8  by  12  feet  7 
inches;  13,  chamber,  14  feet  2  inches  by  11  feet  3 
inches;  14,  passage;  15,  bath-room,  6  feet  10  inches 
by  6  feet  6  inches ;  16,  veranda. 

(40) 


DESIGN  XI. 

ROMANESQUE  VILLA. 

This  villa  is  in  the  Oriental -Romanesque  style, 
a  blending  of  the  two  feelings,  with  the  arch  and 
dome  of  the  Roman. 

The  accommodations  offered  by  this  plan  are  both 
spacious  and  sumptuous,  making  it  a  magnificent 
mansion.  It  should  be  in  its  surroundings  assisted 
by  fountains,  statues,  and  other  accessories,  to  pro- 
duce the  highest  finished  appearance. 

Upon  the  principal  floor  there  is  a  grand  hall, 
which  traverses  the  length  of  the  whole  building. 
To  preclude  any  possibility  of  its  having  a  bare  ap- 
pearance, the  hall  should  be  appropriately  decorated 
with  pictures.  The  main  hall  gives  access  to  the 
parlor,  sitting-room,  ladies'  retiring-room,  dining- 
room,  billiard-room,  and  main  staircase.  The  dumb- 
waiter communicates  with  the  kitchen.  The  building 
is  intended  to  be  erected  of  cut  stone,  or  brick  and 
stucco,  with  a  roof  of  tin,  ribbed. 

First  Floo7\ — i,  front  porch  ;  2,  vestibule  ;  3,  grand 
hall,  12  by  65  feet  6  inches ;  4,  sitting-room,  20  by  40 
feet;  5,  parlor,  20  by  40  feet;  6,  alcoves;  7,  stair- 
hall,  12  by  14  feet;  8,  back  stairs;  9,  closet;  10, 
dumb-waiter;  1 1,  ladies'  retiring-room,  14  by  19  feet ; 
12,  water-closets;  13,  dining-room,  17  feet  9  inches 
by  28  feet  3  inches;  14,  billiard-room,  17  feet  9 
inches  by  28  feet  3  inches  ;  15,  side  porches  ;  1 6,  car- 
riage-porch ;  17,  summer-house;  18,  rear  porch. 

This  plan  is  not  necessarily  an  expensive  one. 
With  these  dimensions  it  will  cost,  as  drawn,  $40,000: 
finely  hammer-dressed  stone  walls ;  walnut  finish  in 
first  and  second  floors ;  yet,  by  reducing  the  size  of 
rooms  to  moderate  size,  stones,  etc.,  it  can  be  built 
as  cheap  as  most  other  designs.  The  rear  grounds 
are  supposed  to  be  lower  than  front,  terraced  down. 
The  kitchen,  laundry,  etc.,  to  be  in  the  basement. 
It  can  be  built  at  a  range  from  $15,000  up. 
(42) 


DESIGN  XI. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 

(43) 


DESIGN  XII. 

SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  built  for  Mr.  Dick,  Esq.,  of  Mead- 
ville,  Pennsylvania.  It  is  built  of  stone,  with  a  roof 
of  slate ;  the  interior  has  been  completed  in  the  best 
manner,  with  marble  mantels,  low-down  grates,  etc. 
It  is  sumptuous  without  ostentation,  and  an  elegant 
home,  much  admired.  The  entire  work  was  contracted 
for  and  finished  at  a  cost  of  $40,000.  The  plans  for 
the  interior  were  designed  with  reference  to  conveni- 
ence and  comfort.  The  arrangements  for  heating  and 
ventilating  are  admirable,  and  give  entire  satisfaction. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch,  2  i  feet  6  inches  by  i  i  feet 
4  inches  ;  B,  hall,  21  feet  6  inches  by  1 1  feet  4  inches  ; 

C,  sitting-room,  i  7  feet  8  inches  by  i  7  feet  10  inches  ; 

D,  conservatory,  13  feet  8  inches  by  10  feet  1 1  inches  ; 

E,  chamber,  14  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  4  inches ;  F, 
bath-room,  7  feet  2  inches  by  5  feet ;  G,  water-closet ; 
H,  closet;  I,  dining-room,  22  feet  7  inches  by  i  4  feet 
6  inches  ;  J,  rear  porch ;  K,  waiting-hall ;  L,  pantry, 
II  feet  9  inches  by  6  feet;  M,  kitchen,  15  feet  11 
inches  by  16  feet  inches;  N,  scullery,  18  feet  10 
inches  by  i  7  feet  1 1  inches  ;  O,  sewing-room,  1 7  feet 
II  inches  by  10  feet;  P,  porch. 

Second  Floor. —  i,  veranda  ;  2,  hall,  1 1  feet  3  inches  ; 
3,  library,  1 7  feet  8  inches  by  1 7  feet  8  inches ;  4, 
conservatory,  13  feet  8  inches  by  10  feet  11  inches; 
5,  chamber,  14  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  2  inches;  6, 
bath-room,  6  feet  6  inches  by  5  feet ;  7,  dressing- 
room,  5  by  1 1  feet ;  8,  closet ;  9,  chamber,  1 7  feet  1 1 
inches  by  14  feet  7  inches  ;  10,  parlor,  22  feet  6  inches 
by  15  feet  11  inches;  11,  bath-room,  1 1  by  9  feet  6 
inches;  12,  bed-room,  10  feet  11  inches  by  8.  feet  9 
inches;  13,  bed-room,  17  feet  11  inches  by  10  feet; 
14,  15,  verandas. 

Those  who  have  seen  this  house  pronounce  it  very 
beautiful.  It  is  certainly  a  house  that  will  arrest  your 
attention  in  passing  it. 

(44) 


DESIGN  XII. 


FIRST  FLOOR  SECOND  FLOOR, 


(45) 


DESIGN  XIII. 


ORNAMENTAL  COTTAGE. 

This  design  was  built  by  Mr.  Bless,  a  gentleman 
in  Newark,  New  Jersey,  and  was  erected  of  stone, 
with  a  French  roof  covered  with  slate,  cut  to  orna- 
mental forms ;  the  chimneys  are  finished  with  terra- 
cotta tops,  thereby  obtaining  a  light  and  graceful 
finish.  The  accommodations  are  ample,  and  the 
house  is  larger  than  one  would  think,  at  a  casual 
glance.  A  plan  for  the  laying  out  and  embellish- 
ment of  the  grounds  has  also  been  designed,  which 
harmonizes  and  accords  well  with  the  character  of 
the  house.  It  is  a  great  success,  gives  full  satisfac- 
tion, and  cost  J9000. 

I,  front  porch;  2,  hall,  7  feet  6  inches;  3,  sitting- 
room,  15  by  20  feet;  4,  parlor,  15  by  28  feet;  5, 
stair-hall ;  6,  dining-room,  15  by  20  feet ;  7,  china 
closet ;  8,  kitchen,  1 5  feet  6  inches  by  1 6  feet  6  inches  ; 
9,  bed- room,  14  by  17  feet;  10,  bath-room,  5  by  16 
feet;  1 1 ,  wash-house,  10  by  10  feet;  12,  coal-shed, 
1 1  feet  6  inches  by  10  feet;  13,  14,  side  porches. 

A,  summer-house;  B,  carriage-house;  C,  cow-shed  ; 
D,  stalls  ;  E,  harmess-room  ;  F,  kitchen-garden. 

While  satisfactory  as  to  beauty  and  compactness, 
yet  it  i'S  situated  in  an  unhealthy  situation,  with  bad 
water,  and  Is  not  at  all  desirable  upon  these  points. 
Persons  should  use  every  care  possible  in  selecting 
sites  for  buildings,  as  no  architecture  can  compensate 
for  the  want  of  health  in  a  family. 


(46) 


GROUND  PLAN,  WITH  LAWN  PLAT. 


(47) 


DESIGN  XIV. 


COUNTRY  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  as  a  residence  for  a  family 
of  moderate  size.  It  is  intended  to  be  executed  in 
frame,  with  a  roof  of  slate.  The  plans  are  quite 
simple,  and  will  explain  themselves.  At  present 
range  of  prices  it  could  be  well  built  for  $^ooo. 

First  Floor. —  i,  front  porch  ;  2,  side  porch  ;  3,  hall ; 
4,  parlor,  13  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet;  5,  library,  8 
feet  6  inches  by  9  feet  9  inches;  6,  dining-room,  13 
by  17  feet;  7,  8,  closets;  9,  kitchen,  12  by  12  feet  6 
inches ;  10,  porch. 

Secojtd  Floor. — 11,  12,  verandas;  13,  hall;  14, 
chamber,  13  by  13  feet  6  inches;  15,  closet;  16, 
bath-room,  7  by  8  feet. 


(4«) 


DESIGN  XIV. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(49) 


DESIGN  XV. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  for  John  W.  Thomas,  Esq., 
of  Chelten  Hills,  near  Philadelphia.  The  work  was 
contracted  for  by  George  Watson,  Esq.,  builder,  for 
a  little  less  than  $50,000,  and  was  built  of  Falls  of 
Schuylkill  granite :  the  base  being  range-work,  and 
the  whole  superstructure  of  rubble-work,  pointed 
with  white  mortar,  and  lined  by  a  neat  black  line, 
and  all  the  wood-work  outside  painted  and  sanded 

to  the  color  of  Pictou  stone.    The  buildine  is  con- 

<_> 

sidered  a  very  beautiful  one,  and  has  a  grand  and 
imposing  appearance.  The  details  were  all  drawn 
with  care  and  executed  in  a  superior  manner.  The 
interior  is  grand,  and  executed  chiefly  in  black 
walnut,  finished  without  gloss. 

First  Floor, — i,  vestibule,  7  feet  6  inches  by  10 
feet;  2,  parlor,  17  feet  10  inches  by  33  feet;  3,  hall, 
10  by  30  feet  10  inches;  4,  sitting-room,  17  feet  10 
inches  by  20  feet;  5,  dining-room,  17  feet  10  inches 
by  30  feet  10  inches;  6,  servants'  dining-room,  10 
feet  9  inches  by  18  feet  9  inches  ;  7,  butler's  pantry, 
4  feet  9  inches  by  6  feet  4  inches ;  8,  kitchen,  1 6  feet 
3  inches  by  1 S  feet  9  inches  ;  9,  library,  1 2  by  1 2  feet ; 
10,  summer  kitchen,  12  by  12  feet;  11,  front  porch; 
1 2,  side  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 13,  hall,  10  by  22  feet  10  inches; 
14,  dressing-room,  10  by  15  feet;  15,  bath-room,  6 
feet  3  inches  by  8  feet  6  inches ;  1 6,  closet ;  1 7, 
chamber,  11  feet  4  inches  by  10  feet  9  inches;  18, 
chamber,  17  feet  10  inches  by  20  feet;  19,  chamber, 
18  feet  10  inches  by  15  feet  i  inch;  20,  chamber,  17 
feet  10  inches  by  14  feet  6  inches;  21,  chamber,  17 
feet  10  inches  by  17  feet;  22,  sewing-room,  14  by  18 
feet  10  inches;  23,  kitchen-roof. 
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DESIGN  XV. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(50 


DESIGN   XV 1. 


VILLAGE  OR  SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  will  be  very  appropriate  for  a  village 
or  suburban  residence.  The  interior  contains  all  the 
accommodations  necessary  for  a  first-class  modern 
residence.  It  will  cost  J8000.  The  superstructure 
will  be  of  brick,  rubbed  down  and  painted. 

The  kitchen  and  culinary  departments  are  placed 
below,  and  will  be  very  well  adapted,  if  the  situation 
slopes  to  the  rear. 

The  height  of  first  floor  is  1 2  feet,  and  second  floor, 
10  feet  in  the  clear. 

First  Floor. — P,  porch,  18  by  1  2  feet;  L,  library, 
14  by  14  feet;  H,  hall,  8  feet;  S  R,  sitting-room,  16 
by  16  feet;  D,  dining-room,  15  feet  6  inches  by  19 
feet;  D  R,  drawing-room,  25  by  16  feet;  OP,  out- 
side porch,  10  feet. 

Second  Floor. — H,  stair-hall,  1 2  feet ;  B  R,  bath- 
room, 16  by  16  feet;  N  C,  nursery-chamber,  14  by 
14  feet;  C,  chamber  over  porch,  16  by  18  feet;  C, 
chamber  over  drawing-room,  16  by  25  feet;  C, 
chamber  over  dining-room,  15  feet  6  inches  by  19 
feet ;  P  R,  porch-roof 


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DESIGN  XVII. 


VILLAGE   OR   SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  suburban  or  village  mansion  is  truly  Amer- 
ican in  spirit  and  in  accommodations.  It  is  arranged 
with  economy,  both  in  view  of  building  it  and  in  the 
grandeur  of  its  interior.  At  a  glance,  the  wide  and 
long  hall,  or  vestibule,  with  its  elliptical  staircase, 
must  be  acknowledged  as  a  grand  feature,  in  enter- 
ing from  the  porch  in  front. 

The  office  in  the  lower  wing  is  sufficiently  large 
for  a  physician,  or  it  may  be  used  as  a  boudoir.  The 
parlor,  it  will  be  seen,  is  of  magnificent  proportions, 
as  well  as  of  pleasing  form,  capable  of  ceiling  deco- 
rations of  the  most  tasty  kind.  The  piano  can  be 
placed  in  the  bay  communicating  with  the  rear  hall. 
It  is  not  necessary  to  pass  into  the  parlor  when 
practicing  or  receiving  tuition. 

The  dining-room  will  be  found  ample,  and  also 
beautiful,  with  an  alcove  at  its  end. 

The  kitchen  apartments  are  conveniently  placed. 
The  establishment  can  be  worked  in  first-class  style 
with  comparatively  few  servants.  If  carried  out  in 
full,  it  will  cost  $20,000.  The  same  design  can  be 
carried  out  at  a  much  less  cost,  if  desirable. 

First  Floor. — i,  front  porch;  2,  hall,  9  feet;  3, 
office,  13  by  13  feet;  4,  parlor,  18  feet  6  inches  by 
34  feet;  5,  sitting-room,  14  feet  6  inches  by  19  feet; 
6,  dining-room,  15  by  25  feet;  7,  kitchen,  14  feet  6 
inches  by  19  feet;  8,  scullery,  12  by  15  feet;  9,  rear 
porch;  10,  side  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 1 1 ,  hall ;  1 2,  boudoir,  13  by  13  feet ; 
13,  bath-room,  7  by  11  feet;  14,  nursery,  15  by  15 
feet;  15,  chamber,  22  by  19  feet;  16,  chamber,  18  by 
18  feet  9  inches;  17,  chamber,  22  by  15  feet;  18,  19, 
verandas. 

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DESIGN  XVII. 


DESIGN  XVIII. 

VILLAGE   OR   SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  for  a  gendeman  in  the 
western  part  of  this  State,  and  has  a  very  extensive 
terrace,  with  a  pavilion,  level  with  the  porch-floor. 
It  is  drawn  for  stone,  to  be  laid  rubble,  and  pointed 
with  dark  mortar.  The  plan  of  the  building  is  very 
commodious ;  all  of  the  rooms,  halls,  etc.,  are  large, 
the  ceiling  being  thirteen  feet  high.  The  arrange- 
ment for  the  stairs  is  such  that  very  easy  ones  can 
be  built.  The  general  character  of  the  building  is 
spreading  and  large.  It  cost,  at  the  time,  ^20,000, 
and  is  a  durable  mansion,  fully  up  to  the  advanced 
thought  of  the  age.  Buildings  of  the  same  kind 
vary  in  their  cost  when  differently  situated;  the  cost 
of  materials  and  labor  doubles  in  many  parts,  and  is 
less  in  others. 

First  Floor. —  i,  front  porch;  2,  vestibule,  8  by  16 
feet;  3,  sitting-room,  16  by  33  feet;  4,  parlor,  16  by 
33  feet;  5,  dining-room,  14  by  24  feet;  6,  hall,  10  by 
40  feet;  7,  bed-room,  12  by  14  feet;  8,  bath-room, 
10  by  12  feet;  9,  kitchen,  14  by  18  feet;  10,  scullery, 
12  by  14  feet;  11,  rear  porch;  12,  carriage-house. 


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DESIGN  XVIII. 


DESIGN  XIX. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  to  meet  the  views  of  a 
gentleman  residing  in  the  suburbs  of  New  York,  and 
was  intended  to  be  erected  on  the  banks  of  a  river. 
To  be  built  of  stone,  pointed,  with  a  Mansard-roof, 
of  slate. 

It  has  all  the  modern  appliances  for  a  first-class 
residence,  with  fine  porches,  bay-windows,  tower,  and 
all  the  appendages  requisite  for  an  elegant  home. 
With  a  good  finish,  it  will  cost  Ji 5,000. 

First  Floor. — i,  front  porch  ;  2,  vestibule  ;  3,  library, 
20  feet  6  inches  by  17  feet  5  inches;  4,  parlor,  16 
feet  6  inches  by  39  feet  9  inches;  5,  dining-room,  17 
feet  3  inches  by  30  feet  6  inches ;  6,  hall,  40  feet  6 
inches  by  10  feet;  7,  sitting-room,  27  feet  6  inches 
by  16  feet  4  inches  ;  8,  rear  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 9,  chamber,  21  feet  2  inches  by  16 
feet  6  inches;  10,  boudoir,  13  feet  4  inches  by  24 
feet  3  inches;  11,  chamber,  21  feet  3  inches  by  17 
feet  3  inches;  12,  chamber,  17  feet  3  inches  by  19 
feet  3  inches  ;  13,  hall ;  14,  chamber,  21  feet  8  inches 
by  15  feet  4  inches;  15,  bath-room,  6  feet  6  inches 
by  12  feet  10  inches;  16,  veranda. 


(58.) 


DESIGN  XIX. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(59) 


DESIGN  XX. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  for  Captain  Spear, 
of  Boston,  Mass.  It  is  of  a  style  in  which  pure 
proportion  of  parts  is  necessary.  To  be  successful, 
all  details  must  be  skillfully  and  tastefully  made. 
It  can  be  built  of  stone,  or  brick  tinted  in  light  color. 
To  painty  such  a  building  of  a  dark  and  gloomy 
character  would  be  barbarous.  The  warmth  or 
chilliness  of  the  tone  must  be  decided  by  the  sur- 
roundings, but  the  intensity  of  color  must  be  correct, 
or  the  design  will  be  spoiled,  in  which  perfection  is 
by  no  means  common.  This  design  will  cost  $20,000. 

The  roof  is  designed  for  slate,  cut  to  ornamental 
shapes.  The  verandas,  cornices,  etc.,  should  be 
painted  and  sanded  to  correspond  with  the  color  of 
the  superstructure. 

First  Flooi^, — i,  den,  12  by  16  feet;  2,  library,  16 
by  16  feet;  3,  porcfi ;  4,  vestibule,  9  feet  6  inches  by 
10  feet ;  5,  hall,  27  feet  6  inches  by  10  feet ;  6,  parlor, 
28  feet  6  inches  by  18  feet  6  inches;  7,  living-room, 
21  feet  by  16  feet  8  inches ;  8,  dining-room,  15  feet  6 
inches  by  23  feet  6  inches;  9,  kitchen,  16  by  22  feet; 
10,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 11,  12,  chambers,  14  by  16  feet; 
13,  14,  chambers,  1 8  feet  6  inches  by  1 4  feet ;  15,  hall ; 
16,  dressing-room,  13  feet  6  inches  by  9  feet;  17,  18, 
verandas;  19,  chamber,  16  feet  6  inches  by  12  feet  6 
inches;  20,  chamber,  18  by  17  feet;  21,  bath-room, 
8  feet  3  inches  by  9  feet;  22,  bed-room,  10  feet  3 
inches  by  12  feet  6  inches;  23,  bed-room,  11  by  16 
feet. 

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DESIGN  XXI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

In  presenting  this  design  of  the  residence  of  C.  F. 
Morse,  Esq.,  Haverhill,  Mass.,  I  do  not  hesitate  to 
say  that  it  is  both  beautiful  and  convenient.  It  could 
be  built  of  either  stone  or  brick,  painted. 

The  color  the  building  is  to  be  painted  should 
always  be  known  before  the  same  is  proportioned, 
as  the  size  of  an  object  will  be  very  different  in  its 
proportion  when  painted  white,  from  that  which  is 
painted  brown,  or  any  other  broken  color.  In  fact, 
so  many  considerations  must  be  entered  into  to  secure 
a  successful  house,  that  they  are  rarely  obtained.  If 
successful,  each  part  should,  when  viewed,  appear 
quiet  and  beautiful ;  no  part  should  intrude  itself 
upon  the  mind  so  decidedly  as  to  occupy  more  atten- 
tion than  is  justly  due  to  its  office  and  importance, 
nor  in  any  event  be  allowed  to  "  chop  up"  the  design 
as  a  whole.  This  is  imperative,  as  largeness  of  effect 
and  grandeur  are  absolutely  dependent  upon  the 
principle.    The  cost  of  the  house  is  ^15,000. 

First  Floor. — A,  portico ;  B,  stair-hall,  15  by  17 
feet;  C,  drawing-room,  18  by  33  feet;  D,  hall;  E, 
library,  18  by  18  feet;  F,  winter-parlor,  16  by  21 
feet;  G,  dining-room,  15  by  30  feet;  H,  breakfast- 
room,  16  by  18  feet;  I,  waiting-hall;  J,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — K,  veranda  ;  L,  hall ;  M,  chamber, 
18  by  33  feet ;  N,  chamber,  18  by  18  feet;  O,  chamber  ; 
P,  dressing-room,  8  by  1 1  feet ;  R,  chamber,  16  by  21 
feet;  S,  back-stairs;  T,  chamber,  16  by  18  feet;  U, 
bath-room,  7  by  10  feet. 


(62) 


DESIGN  XXL 


FIRST  FLOOR,  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(63) 


DESIGN  XXII. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  design,  which  is  in  the  Italian  style,  was 
executed  for  Mr.  D.  W.  C.  Bidwell,  Pittsburg,  Pa. 
The  greatest  care  has  been  taken  with  the  design, 
both  from  a  practical  and  economical  point  of  view. 
Inhere  has  been  no  unnecessary  waste  of  room ; 
neither  was  there  a  desire  to  reduce  anything  down 
to  the  smallest  possible  size.  It  was  built  of  brick- 
hollow  walls,  and  painted.  A  vestibule,  carried  up 
in  the  form  of  a  tower,  was  thrown  out  in  order  to 
give  additional  length  to  the  hall,  and  thus  produce 
a  grand  effect  upon  entering.  Three  stained  glass 
windows  throw  their  light  upon  the  stairway  and  into 
the  hall  below.  A  conservatory  was  placed  over 
the  wash-room,  in  connection  with  the  nursery.  The 
building  cost  ^25,000,  with  first-quality  plumbing, 
heating,  marble  mantels,  etc. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule,  10  by  10  feet ;  B,  parlor, 
16  by  25  feet;  C,  library,  22  feet  i  inch  by  18  feet; 
D,  hall,  10  feet  wide;  E,  dining-room,  22  by  16  feet; 
F,  lavatory,  5  by  3  feet  6  inches ;  G,  kitchen,  19  feet 
3  inches  by  15  feet  6  inches;  H,  wash-room,  20  by 

14  feet;  I,  pantry,  5  by  8  feet;  J,  china-closet,  5  by 
8  feet. 

Second  Floor. — K,  chamber,  18  feet  i  inch  by  20 
feet  5  inches ;  L,  chamber,  9  feet  6  inches  by  1 3  feet 
10  inches;  M,  chamber,  22  by  17  feet  9  inches;  N, 
hall,  9  feet  6  inches  wide;  O,  chamber,  22  feet  2 
inches  by  16  feet  2  inches;  P,  bath-room,  8  feet  6 
inches  by  7  feet  6  inches ;  O,  bath-room,  8  feet  6 
inches  by  6  feet ;  R,  ante-chamber,  1 1  feet  8  inches 
by  10  feet  3  inches;  S,  nursery,  19  feet  2  inches  by 

15  feet  6  inches;  T,  conservatory. 

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DESIGN  XXIII. 


SUBURBAN  VILLA. 

This  is  a  French-Italian  suburban  villa,  with  a 
Mansard-roof.  It  was  built  in  New  Castle,  Pa.,  for 
Mr.  William  Patterson,  a  banker.  Its  situation  is 
upon  the  side  of  the  hill.  It  is  of  brick,  painted,  laid 
with  flush  joints  and  rubbed  down.  The  house  cost 
about  ^22,000,  elegantly  finished,  with  all  the  modern 
improvements,  and  is  ample  for  a  large  family.  The 
roof  is  of  slate  and  tin  ;  the  porches  of  wood.  All 
of  the  wood-work  outside  is  sanded.  The  bricks  are 
painted,  but  not  sanded.  They  are  of  the  same  color 
as  the  wood-work.  The  sash  and  doors,  being  made 
of  walnut,  are  oiled.  The  inside  shutters  are  hung 
and  made  according  to  an  invention  of  ours.  House 
perfecdy  satisfactory. 

First  Floor. — A,  hall,  8  feet  6  inches  wide  ;  B,  par- 
lor, 15  by  21  feet  8  inches;  C,  library,  16  feet  6 
inches  by  13  feet  9  inches  ;  D,  dining-room,  23  by  15 
feet  10  inches;  E,  sitting-room,  18  by  12  feet  3 
inches;  F,  kitchen,  19  by  13  feet  8  inches;  G,  scul- 
lery, 1 2  feet  5  inches  by  8  feet  6  inches ;  H,  store- 
room, 8  feet  6  inches  by  6  feet. 

Second  Floor, — I,  chamber,  9  feet  9  inches  by  15 
feet  I  inch;  J,  chamber,  16  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  3 
inches;  K,  chamber,  15  feet  4  inches  by  21  feet  7 
inches;  L,  chamber,  18  feet  4  inches  by  12  feet  8 
inches;  M,  chamber,  19  feet  7  inches  by  15  feet  10 
inches;  N,  chamber,  16  feet  i  inch  by  10  feet  9 
inches;  O,  bed-room,  16  feet  i  inch  by  8  feet  8 
inches ;  P,  bath-room,  6  by  8  feet. 


(66) 


DESIGN  XXIII. 

^ulttttHtt  "fillet* 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(67) 


DESIGN  XXIV. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  for  Mrs.  Haldeman,  of 
Harrisburg,  Pa.,  and  the  building  is  erected  on  the 
river-bank.  It  is  set  back  from  the  house-Hne  thirty 
feet.  The  parlor,  dining-room,  and  sitting-rooms 
are  of  large  proportions,  and  every  part  of  the 
house  has  an  air  of  grandeur  upon  entering.  There 
is  a  conservatory  at  the  rear^  and  an  octangular 
bay  is  thrown  back  from  it  at  the  termination  of  the 
hall,  leaving  room  to  place  a  fountain. 

The  hall  terminates  with  glass  doors,  which  give 
a  most  cheerful  effect  to  the  approach  to  the  main 
stairway,  which  is  composed  of  walnut,  with  heavy 
double  rail  and  carved  work  of  ornamental  design  in 
place  of  balusters.  The  newel  stands  in  the  centre 
of  the  hall,  and  supports  a  bronze  statue,  forming  a 
candelabrum.  At  the  landing,  directly  in  front  of  the 
hall,  is  a  circular  window  of  ornamental  stained  glass, 
throwing  a  varied  tint  over  the  stairway  and  entrance. 

It  cost  $23,000,  but  has  the  appearance  of  and 
would  sell  for  more  than  hundreds  that  are  built, 
costing  over  $50,000. 

First  Floor, — A,  vestibule,  6  feet  6  inches  by  10 
feet;  B,  hall,  10  feet  wide;  C,  parlor,  17  by  43  feet; 
D,  sitting-room,  16  by  20  feet  6  inches;  E,  back- 
stairway;  F,  dining-room,  16  by  23  feet;  G,  dumb- 
waiter ;  H,  china  closet ;  I,  conservatory. 

Second  Floor, — K,  sitting-room  ;  L,  alcove ;  M, 
chambers ;  N,  bath-room ;  O,  closets ;  P,  hall ;  R, 
balcony. 

Height  of  first  floor  from  pavement,  5  feet ;  first 
story  in  clear,  14  feet;  second,  13  feet;  third,  13  feet. 

(68) 


DESIGN  XXIV, 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(69) 


DESIGN  XXV. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

Tins  representation  of  a  twin  dwelling,  as  built  for 
Mr.  H.  S.  Bollman,  of  Pittsburg,  Pa.,  clearly  demon- 
strates to  what  an  extent  the  architecture  of  this 
country  could  be  improved  by  this  mode  of  building. 

Instead  of  erecting  small  and  insignificant-looking 
houses,  and  scattering  them  around  here  and  there, 
without  adaptability  of  location,  why  not,  by  some 
mutual  arrangement,  let  parties  work  together,  and, 
selecting  some  pretty  and  convenient  site,  there  erect 
a  building  an  ornament  to  the  neighborhood  ?  By 
this  mode  you  can  secure  better  accommodations 
inside,  and  tenfold  the  beauty  of  exterior  effect,  with 
much  less  expense  than  by  building  separately.  The 
rooms  are  all  large  and  well  lighted,  with  all  the 
modern  conveniences,  —  bay-windows,  bath-rooms, 
etc.  The  third  story  can  contain  three  chambers, 
with  all  necessary  closet  room,  etc.  The  building,  as 
here  represented,  is  intended  for  stone,  but  could 
readily  be  altered  to  either  brick  or  wood.  It  would 
cost,  of  stone,  between  J9000  and  J  10,000. 

First  Floor, — A,  parlors,  16  feet  6  inches  by  18 
feet;  B,  halls;  C,  sitting-rooms,  14  feet  3  inches  by 
10  feet;  D,  dining-rooms,  21  feet  6  inches  by  12  feet; 
E,  kitchens,  14  feet  3  inches  by  14  feet;  F,  sculleries, 
10  by  13  feet;  G,  porches. 

Second  Floor. — H,  chambers  ;  I,  bath-rooms  ;  J, 
closets ;  K,  balconies. 

(70) 


DESIGN  XXV. 


FIRST  FLOOF.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(71) 


DESIGN  XXVI. 

SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  built  by  Mr.  C.  S.  Kauffman,  of 
Columbia,  Pa.  He  had  the  building  nearly  completed, 
when  it  was  burned  down,  but  rebuilt  by  the  same 
plans,  without  alteration,  showing  clearly  that  it  was 
fully  satisfactory  to  the  owner.  We  can  further  say, 
that  no  case  has  yet  occurred  where,  when  our  designs 
have  been  burnt,  that  the  building  has  not  been  re- 
produced upon  the  same  plan,  unaltered. 

Ground  Plan. — A,  front  porch ;  B,  vestibule,  8  by 
8  feet;  C,  hall,  8  feet  wide;  D,  parlor,  i6  by  31  feet; 
E,  sitting-room,  16  by  18  feet;  F,  library,  15  by  28 
feet;  G,  dining-room,  14  by  29  feet;  H,  kitchen,  16 
by  20  feet;  I,  pantry;  K,  wash-room,  12  by  14  feet; 
L,  porches  ;  M,  balconies. 


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DESIGN  XXVT. 


DESIGN  XXVII. 

A  MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  one-story  and  French-roof  build- 
ing-, suitable  for  the  Southern  country.  It  is  provided 
with  sufficient  height  to  admit  of  an  air-space  between 
the  roof  and  second  story.  The  design  can  be  built 
in  wood  for  about  $3000,  and  be  very  comfortable 
and  convenient.  All  of  these  designs  are  beautiful, 
because  they  are  well-proportioned,  and  not  merely 
on  account  of  the  style  or  order  of  architecture  to 
which  they  belong. 

We  have  made  several  modifications  of  this  de- 
sign for  California,  Nevada,  Colorado,  and  other 
points  in  the  United  States  ;  and  they  have  proved 
satisfactory  with  all.  Of  a  necessity,  their  propor- 
tions are  all  altered  somewhat  to  suit  situations  ;  also 
to  meet  the  wants  of  the  family  in  regard  to  sizes  of 
rooms,  extent  of  porches,  closets,  etc.  Hardly  two 
persons  want  exactly  the  same  house — perfectly 
similar  inside  and  outside.  The  grounds  and  por- 
tions of  view  are  apt  to  be  different ;  one  may  face 
north,  others  south,  etc.,  and  demand  different  atten- 
tion. 

Fii'st  Floor. — A,  hall,  8  feet  wide  ;  B,  parlor,  18  by 
20  feet;  C,  library,  14  by  16  feet;  D,  dining-room, 
14  by  16  feet;  E,  chamber,  12  by  14  feet;  F,  kitchen, 
16  by  17  feet;  G,  china-closet;  H,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — K,  chambers  ;  L,  bath-room  ;  M, 
veranda. 


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DESIGN  XXVIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  built  for  Mr.  J.  McCormick,  and 
is  situated  upon  the  corner  of  Locust  Street  and  the 
river-bank,  in  the  city  of  Harrisburg,  and  is  consid- 
ered a  successful  building  for  proportion  and  grand 
appearance.  It  maintains  a  solid,  mansion-like  effect. 
The  windows  are  large,  ceilings  lofty,  and  the  mate- 
rial, cut  limestone,  laid  broken  range  and  pointed.  The 
cost,  finished,  was  about  ^20,000.  Some  consider- 
able beauty  rests  in  the  material,  which,  with  good 
architecture,  should  always  be  left  so  that  it  strikes 
the  beholder  with  full  force.  We  have  invented  a  new 
order  of  architecture,  ''The  American-Ovo  order  of 
architecture,"  for  church  buildings  and  large  public 
edifices.  It  is  far  superior  to  the  most  elaborate 
styles  of  the  highest  type  of  flowered  Gothic  or  Me- 
diaeval architecture. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch ;  B,  hall,  9  feet  wide ;  C, 
parlor,  1 7  by  30  feet ;  D,  sitting-room,  1 5  by  16  feet ; 
E,  library,  15  by  1 8  feet ;  F,  dining-room,  1 7  feet  6 
inches  by  22  feet;  G,  kitchen,  16  by  18  feet;  H, 
china-closet ;  J,  pantry  ;  K,  porch. 

Second  Floor, — L,  chamber,  17  by  22  feet;  M, 
chamber,  19  by  17  feet  4  inches ;  N,  chamber,  16  feet 
3  inches  by  1 5  feet ;  O,  chamber,  1 7  feet  8  inches  by 
16  feet  9  inches ;  P,  chamber,  14  feet  9  inches  by  18 
feet;  R,  chamber,  14  by  18  feet;  S,  bath-room. 


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DESIGN  XXVIII. 


DESIGN  XXIX. 


A   MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  residence  is  being  built  for  Mr.  John  Bowers, 
of  New  Castle,  Pa.  It  contains  many  interesting 
features,  and  was  prepared  for  an  elevated  position. 
The  roof  is  of  the  Mansard  pattern,  adjusted  per- 
spectively  to  the  elevation  of  the  site.  Great  econ- 
omy has  been  used  in  the  design,  and  the  whole 
building  is  ornamental.  Its  plain  surfaces  are  made 
to  give  to  the  beholder  great  beauty,  every  size  hav- 
ing been  strictly  calculated  by  the  Ovo  law  of  archi- 
tectural proportion.  The  musical  ratios  are  perfectly 
adhered  to,  varied  by  perspective  position,  which 
pleases  those  beholding  the  structure. 

The  building  is  being  built  of  brick,  and  painted, 
and  will  cost,  nicely  finished,  about  ^8000,  with  all 
modern  conveniences. 

First  Floor, — A,  vestibule,  7  feet  6  inches  by  6 
feet;  B,  hall,  7  feet  6  inches  wide;  C,  parlor,  23  feet 
6  inches  by  18  feet;  D,  library,  15  by  21  feet;  E,  sit- 
ting-room, 15  by  15  feet;  F,  dining-room,  14  by  23 
feet  9  inches;  G,  kitchen,  14  by  15  feet  9  inches;  H, 
pantry  under  stairway ;  I,  china-closet ;  K,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — L,  chamber,  9  feet  3  inches  by  ^2 
feet;  M,  chamber,  17  by  23  feet  6  inches;  N,  cham- 
ber, 15  by  21  feet;  O,  chamber,  15  by  15  feet;  P, 
bath-room,  5  by  8  feet;  O,  chamber,  14  by  23  feet  9 
inches ;  R,  servants'-room,  1 2  feet  9  inches  by  8  feet 
9  inches  ;  S,  hall ;  T,  store-closet ;  U,  balcony. 

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DESIGN  XXIX. 


DESIGN  XXX. 


SUBURBAN   OR   RIVER-SIDE  RESIDENCE. 

The  plan  of  this  residence  was  carefully  prepared 
for  economy  and  airy  effect,  and  the  same  care  has 
been  taken  to  s^ive  it  the  appearance  of  being  quite 
commodious.  The  cost  of  its  erection  will  not  exceed 
$4000,  with  all  the  modern  improvements,  such  as 
heater,  water,  etc.  This  plan  is  peculiarly  adapted 
to  a  situation  where  the  ground  rises  rapidly  behind 
the  house,  or  upon  the  slope  of  a  hill. 

First  Floor. — A,  parlor,  1 1  feet  9  inches  by  19  feet 
6  inches ;  B,  sitting-room,  1 2  feet  6  inches  by  1 2  feet 
9  inches ;  C,  dining-room,  20  feet  3  inches  by  13  feet 
3  inches;  D,  kitchen,  8  feet  3  inches  by  13  feet  3 
inches ;  E,  pantry,  6  feet  3  inches  by  8  feet  3  inches. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chambers,  1 1  feet  9  inches  by  1 9 
feet  6  inches  ;  1 2  feet  6  inches  by  1 2  feet  9  inches ; 
20  feet  3  inches  by  13  feet  3  inches;  D,  bath-room, 
8  feet  3  inches  by  9  feet ;  E,  closets. 


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DESIGN  XXXI. 


ORNAMENTAL   FRENCH  VILLA. 

This  villa  is  intended  to  be  constructed  of  rub- 
ble-pointed masonry.  The  building  is  quite  commo- 
dious, and  of  strictly  suburban  design.  The  plans  are 
well  arranged,  and  allow  large  and  free  apartments. 
The  roof  should  have  ornamental  slates  upon  it. 
The  porch  is  wide,  and  the  roof  projects  consider- 
ably beyond  the  columns.  It  is  drawn  in  simple  ele- 
vation, but  when  viewed  in  perspective  would  have 
a  much  better  effect. 

The  stories  are  as  follows  :  first  story,  1 1  feet ; 
second,  lo  feet;  third,  9  feet;  fourth,  9  feet.  The 
building  will  cost  about  J  10,000,  and  be  placed  48 
feet  back  from  the  street. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule,  9  by  9  feet ;  B,  sitting- 
room,  16  by  32  feet;  C,  parlor,  16  by  32  feet;  D, 
drawing-room,  16  by  24  feet;  E,  dining-room,  16  by 
24  feet;  F,  kitchen,  18  by  20  feet;  G,  hall,  9  by  39 
feet ;  H,  porches. 

The  vestibule  is  made  to  communicate  with  main 
and  rear  halls. 

Second  Floor. — I,  roofs  of  porches  and  bay-win- 
dows ;  K,  chambers :  those  over  parlor  and  sitting- 
room,  16  by  26  feet,  and  those  over  drawing-room 
and  dining-room,  16  by  24  feet;  L,  dressing-room, 
9  by  15  feet. 


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DESIGN  XXXI. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  XXXII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  in  the  Gothic  style.  It  is  well- 
adapted  for  a  parsonage,  and  makes  a  very  airy 
house.  Built  in  a  proper  situation,  it  will  present  a 
good  effect,  and  add  beauty  to  the  scenery.  The 
above  was  built  of  frame  weather-boards,  nicely 
finished  inside,  at  a  cost  of  about  $7000.  It  contains 
inside  shutters,  and  all  the  modern  conveniences. 

We  have  recently  received  a  patent  for  a  new 
mode  of  hanging  "  pivot  blinds,"  doing  away  with  the 
bar  that  moves  the  slats  by  the  substitution  of  a 
small  brass  rod  that  runs  up  the  stiles.  The  whole 
is  moved  by  a  lever  upon  a  master  slat.  They  look 
very  beautiful,  and  are  free  to  look  through,  and  can 
be  cleaned  as  easily  as  tight  shutters.  When  properly 
made,  they  close  so  tight  that  all  air  and  dust  are 
excluded. 

First  Floor. — A,  main  hall,  9  feet  wide ;  B,  parlor, 
15  by  20  feet;  C,  sitting-room,  13  by  21  feet;  D, 
dining-room,  14  by  14  feet;  E,  kitchen,  11  by  14  feet; 
F,  front  porch. 

Second  Floor. — G,  study,  9  by  12  feet ;  H,  cham- 
bers ;  I,  bath-room,  7  by  8  feet. 


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DESIGN  XXXIII. 


ENGLISH-GOTHIC  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  in  the  style  of  English-Gothic, 
drawn  in  the  proportions  of  the  Ovo  order,  which 
gives  it  a  degree  of  refinement  that  suits  the  ideas  of 
the  American  people.  The  principal  floor  contains 
a  fine  parlor,  dining-room,  sitting-room,  kitchen,  stair- 
hall,  and  vestibule,  with  one  inclosed  hall  under  the 
tower.  There  is  a  rear  porch  or  veranda,  entered 
from  the  hall  by  a  door,  and  by  windows  reaching  to 
the  floor  on  the  parlor.  The  second  floor  has  four 
fine  apartments,  lighted  by  dormer-  and  gable-win- 
dows. The  cost  of  the  building,  erected  in  the  spirit 
of  the  design,  will  be  ^6500. 

First  Floor, — A,  vestibule  ;  B,  inclosed  hall,  8  by  8 
feet;  C,  stair-hall,  8  feet  wide;  D,  parlor,  15  by  25 
feet ;  E,  sitting-room,  1 2  feet  6  inches  by  1 2  feet  6 
inches  ;  F,  dining-room,  i  2  feet  6  inches  by  20  leet ; 
G,  kitchen,  12  feet  6  inches  by  12  feet  6  inches;  H, 
porch. 

Second  Floor, — I,  bed-room,  15  by  25  feet;  J,  stair- 
hall  ;  K,  bath-room ;  L,  bed-room,  12  feet  6  inches  by 
12  feet  6  inches  ;  M,  bed-room,  12  feet  6  inches  by  20 
feet;  N,  bed- room,  12  feet  6  inches  by  12  feet  6 
inches. 


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DESIGN  XXXIII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  XXXIV. 


SMALL  COTTAGE. 

This  is  a  design  for  a  small  cottage.  It  is  plain 
and  simple  in  construction,  and  is  suitable  for  a  gar- 
dener's cottage  or  a  gate-house  to  a  mansion,  and  will 
also  make  a  very  beautiful  house  for  a  mechanic.  It 
is  situated  a  short  distance  from  the  road,  with  a 
garden  in  front.  It  can  be  erected  of  frame  for  about 
^1200.  The  cottage  will  make  a  very  beautiful  home 
for  a  small  family,  and,  with  well-trimmed  shrubbery, 
will  be  very  attractive.  It  can  also  be  built  of  plank, 
which  will  make  it  very  warm  and  durable,  and  cost 
less. 

First  Floor. — A,  parlor,  12  by  18  feet ;  B,  porch,  9 
feet  6  inches  by  14  feet;  C,  hall ;  D,  dining-room,  10 
by  14  feet;  E,  chamber,  10  by  13  feet  6  inches;  F, 
kitchen,  10  feet  6  inches  by  12  feet;  G,  china-closet; 
I,  closets. 

The  second  story  contains  three  chambers,  H,  with 
closets,  stairs,  hall,  etc. 


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DESIGN  XXXI  V. 


DESIGN  XXXV. 


A  SMALL  COTTAGE. 

This  design  is  for  a  cheap  small  cottage.  It  can  be 
built  for  about  $1500,  and,  in  some  secluded  situation, 
it  would  be  very  appropriate  and  beautiful.  The 
plans  themselves  explain  the  size  of  the  rooms. 

Cheap  cottages  are  seldom  built  from  architects' 
designs  and  drawings,  which,  I  think,  is  a  great  error. 
Why  should  we  not  have  beautiful  designs  for  the 
small  as  well  as  the  large?  The  time  is  surely  coming 
when  the  persons  desiring  fine  homes  will  build  their 
dwellings  from  more  matured  designs  than  they  do 
at  the  present  day.  To  have  them  beautiful,  conve- 
nient, and  adapted  to  situations,  costs  no  more  than 
abortions  of  taste,  many  of  which  are  miserable  copies 
of  sometimes  good,  but  ofttimes  of  deformed,  orig- 
inals. 

First  Floor, — A,  living-room,  10  by  14  feet;  B, 
porch,  6  feet  6  inches  ;  C,  hall,  9  feet  6  inches  by  5 
feet  6  inches;  D,  kitchen,  10  by  12  feet. 

Second  Floor. —  H,  principal  chamber,  10  by  14 
feet ;  I,  hall,  9  feet  6  inches  by  5  feet  6  inches ;  P,  P, 
chambers,  10  by  7  feet. 


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DESIGN 


XXXV. 


DESIGN  XXXVI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

Tins  design  is  in  the  decorated  suburban  style, 
and,  when  carried  out  in  detail,  will  form  a  very  de- 
sirable residence :  one  possessing  fine  accommoda- 
tions and  comfort,  with  great  economy  of  internal 
arrangement.  It  will  be  found,  by  a  close  examina- 
tion of  the  plans,  that  all  the  working  parts  of  the 
house  are  private,  commodious,  and  convenient.  It 
is  capable  of  being  an  ornament  to  any  locality  if  the 
proportions  of  its  parts  are  properly  balanced,  and  the 
building  made  to  harmonize  with  its  surroundings. 
This  can  only  be  done  by  those  who  have  the  true 
key  to  proportion  and  adaptation.  Cost,  $10,000. 
Superstructure  is  of  bricks,  painted,  with  all  the  im- 
provements, water,  gas,  etc. 

First  Floor, — A,  parlor,  16  by  23  feet;  B,  sitting- 
room,  16  by  15  feet  8  inches ;  C,  dining-room,  19  feet 
6  inches  by  15  feet;  D,  kitchen,  14  by  18  feet;  E, 
wash-room,  1 1  feet  4  inches  by  1 1  feet  6  inches ;  F, 
pantry,  4  by  6  feet ;  G,  lavatory,  4  by  4  feet ;  H,  hall, 
10  feet  wide;  1,  front  porch;  2,  side  porch;  3,  rear 
porch. 

Second  Floor. — I,  chamber,  14  feet  5  inches  by  23 
feet;  J,  hall,  10- feet  wide;  K,  dressing-room,  8  by  12 
feet ;  L,  chamber,,  1 6  feet  5  inches  square  ;  M,  cham- 
ber, 19  feet  4  inches  by  14  feet  10  inches;  N,  bath- 
room, 6  by  7  feet ;  O,  lavatory,  4  feet  6  inches  by  3 
feet  10  inches;  P,  chamber,  17  feet  8  inches  by  13 
feet  10  inches;  Q,  chamber,  14  feet  6  inches  by  14 
feet  1 1  inches ;  4,  5,  6,  7,  8,  verandas. 


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DESIGN  XXXVI. 
Suburban  "fyt^iitwtt. 


DESIGN  XXXVII. 


COTTAGE   IN  THE   POINTED  STYLE. 

This  cottage  was  designed  for  a  gentleman  in 
Salem,  111.  The  superstructure  is  of  brick,  and  the 
roof  of  slate,  cut  in  ornamental  shapes.  It  contains 
ample  accommodations  for  a  small  family,  and  pos- 
sesses conveniences,  such  as  bath-room,  water-closet, 
low-down  grates,  etc.  The  exterior  is  very  pleasing, 
and  is  capable  of  a  much  higher  degree  of  ornamen- 
tation than  is  shown  in  the  engraving.  The  house 
can  be  built  for  $5000.  It  can  be  modified  to  pre- 
serve the  external  appearance ;  yet,  by  leaving  out 
such  conveniences  as  bath-room,  etc.,  which  can  be 
added  to  the  house  at  any  time  in  the  future,  it  can 
be  built  for  $3000,  if  built  of  frame. 

First  Floor, — A,  hall ;  B,  sitting-room,  16  by  16 
feet ;  C,  parlor,  16  by  20  feet ;  D,  dining-room,  1 3 
feet  II  inches  by  20  feet;  E,  kitchen,  13  feet  11 
inches  by  1 2  feet ;  F,  scullery,  8  feet  5  inches  by  6 
feet  4  inches;  G,  china-closet;  H,  sewing-room,  10 
by  6  feet  4  inches. 

Second  Floor. — I,  bath-room,  5  feet  2  inches  by  8 
feet;  J,  bed-room,  8  feet  6  inches  by  10  feet;  K,  cham- 
ber, 1 3  feet  4  inches  by  1 5  feet  2  inches ;  L,  chamber, 
13  feet  4  inches  by  12  feet;  M,  chamber,  13  feet  8 
inches  by  15  feet  11  inches;  N,  chamber,  18  feet  9 
inches  by  1 5  feet ;  O,  hall ;  P,  balcony. 


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DESIGN  XXXVII. 


DESIGN  XXXVIII. 

SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 


/ 


This  design  was  erected  for  A.  A.  Carrier,  Esq., 
Bellfield,  diree  miles  above  Pittsburg.  It  is  beauti- 
fully situated,  removed  from  the  smoke  of  the  city, 
and  only  a  few  minutes'  drive  from  it.  It  is  sur- 
rounded with  ample  grounds,  and  finished  in  the  most 
workmanlike  manner.  It  cost  about  $14,000,  and  is 
now  finished  ;  and  we  are  enabled  to  say,  without  hes- 
itation, that  there  are  few  that  are  superior  in  the 
country  as  to  external  beauty  or  internal  comfort. 
We  have  seven  dwellings  and  one  church  within  view 
of  this  building,  which  makes  it  one  of  the  most 
attractive  spots  about  Pittsburg.  They  are  all  varied 
in  design,  no  two  of  them  being  alike,  yet  a  thread 
of  harmony  runs  through  them,  and,  when  viewed 
separately,  a  something  is  seen  in  each  peculiar  only 
to  itself 

Mrs^  Floor. — i,  vestibule  ;  2,  hall,  9  feet ;  3,  parlor, 
^1^2  by  2  2  feet;  4,  sitting-room,  15  by  18  feet;  5, 
dining-room,  171^  by  20  feet;  6,  library,  14  by  193/^ 
feet;  7,  kitchen,  15^  by  19  feet;  8,  scullery,  14  by 
19  feet;  porches,  6  by  9  feet. 

Second  Floor, — 10,  principal  chamber,  17^^  by  22 
feet;  11,  chamber,  15  by  18  feet;  12,  chamber,  17^ 
by  20  feet;  13,  bell-room,  14  by  15^^  feet;  14,  bell- 
room,  14  by  19  feet;  15,  dressing-room,  14  by  15 
feet;  16,  hall,  9  feet;  17,  19,  verandas. 


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DESIGN  XXXIX. 


PICTURESQUE  VILLA. 

This  picturesque  villa  was  erected  at  Bellfield,  near 
Pittsburg,  for  S.  S.  Carrier,  Esq.,  and  is  universally 
admired  for  its  beauty.  It  stands  back  from  the  road 
nearly  one  hundred  feet.  The  road  bends  a  little  in 
its  approach  to  the  house,  which  brings  its  sides  into 
full  view.  It  stands  upon  a  slight  elevation  of  about 
a  half-inch  to  a  foot,  which  is  a  very  good  grade. 
The  roof  is  very  fine.  It  turns  up,  like  Chinese 
roofs,  at  the  eaves,  which  gives  to  it  an  exceedingly 
graceful  appearance.  Being  elaborately  and  beauti- 
fully finished,  its  cost  is  ^14,000;  but  its  appearance 
would  lead  one  to  expect  it  cost  upwards  of  ^^40,000. 
Great  care  has  been  taken  with  its  proportions,  as 
well  as  with  the  convenience  of  its  plans,  as  will  be 
apparent  upon  examination. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule  ;  B,  sitting-room,  1 6  by 
15  feet  8  inches;  C,  parlor,  16  by  23  feet;  D,  dining- 
room,  19  feet  6  inches  by  13  feet;  E,  kitchen,  18  by 
14  feet;  F,  scullery,  11  feet  5  inches  by  11  feet  6 
inches  ;  H,  porches  ;  I,  K,  L,  closets. 

Second  Floor, — M,  chamber,  1 6  feet  5  inches  square ; 
N,  chamber,  14  feet  5  inches  by  23  feet;  O,  chamber, 
19  feet  4  inches  by  14  feet  10  inches;  P,  another 
chamber ;  Q,  chamber,  1 1  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  1 1 
inches  ;  R,  balcony  ;  S,  dressing-room,  8  feet  8  inches 
by  1 2  feet ;  T,  hall  ;  U,  closets. 


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DESIGN  XXXIX. 
|}icturt5que  ''^illa. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  XL. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  plain  and  ordinary  kind  of  build- 
ing, simply  having  those  necessary  parts  common  to 
all  houses,  with  a  porch,  bay-,  and  projecting  window, 
with  a  hood  projecting  over  a  twin  window  in  the 
front.  The  plan  is  so  arranged  as  to  give  it  the  ap- 
pearance of  largeness.  People  who  are  not  versed 
in  the  true  principle  of  design  think  every  part  should 
be  of  equal  beauty.  If  so,  the  design  would  be 
meagre.  Some  feature  must  be  predominant  and 
strong,  and  something  must  be  weak,  or  such  a  re- 
sult cannot  be  obtained.  This  house,  built  of  frame, 
in  very  good  style,  will  cost  betweea  $3000  and 
$4000,  with  marble  mantels,  heaters,  bath,  and  closets. 
We  have  had  many  orders  for  full  drawings  and 
specifications,  etc.,  for  this  house.  They  have  all 
proved  satisfactory.  In  some  localities  they  cost 
much  more  than  we  here  state — some  as  high  as 
$8000,  others  at  prices  stated.  All  depends  upon 
the  elaborate  work  desired  and  the  cost  of  materials 
constructed  with. 

First  Floor. — A,  hall,  6  feet  wide  ;  B,  parlor,  1 5  by 
23  feet  9  inches;  C,  sitting-room,  13  by  13  feet;  D, 
dining-room,  15  by  2 1  feet ;  E,  kitchen,  1 3  by  1 1  feet 
9  inches ;  F,  G,  porches. 

Second  Floor. — H,  chamber,  15  by  23  feet  9  inches; 
I,  chamber,  13  by  13  feet;  J,  chamber,  15  by  21  feet; 
K,  chamber,  13  by  14  feet  9  inches ;  L,  hall,  6  feet 
wide. 

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DESIGN   XL  I. 


ORNAMENTAL  COTTAGE. 

This  cottage  was  designed  and  built  for  Mr.  E.  S. 
Mayes,  of  Lebanon,  Ky.  The  plan  is  arranged  for 
comfort  and  convenience,  and  its  form  produces  a 
beautiful  variety  in  the  outlines  of  the  building.  It 
will  also  be  noticed  that  no  waste  room  occurs.  The 
three  principal  rooms — sitting-,  dining-room,  and 
parlor — open  direcdy  into  the  front  hall,  which,  being 
of  large  dimensions  and  of  a  room-like  shape,  de- 
notes an  amplitude  of  space  on  entering.  There 
is  also  a  beautiful  staircase  on  one  side  of  it.  At- 
tached to  the  kitchen,  there  is  a  large  store-room 
and  pantry.  The  second  story  contains  four  large 
chambers,  each  having  a  fireplace  and  clothes-press 
in  them.  They  are  all  free  and  private.  The  house 
being  of  a  compact  and  convenient  form,  great  econ- 
omy of  construction  is  obtained.  No  back  stairs 
were  desired  by  this  party,  but  such  can  easily  be 
placed  between  the  dining-room  and  the  kitchen.  It 
is  constructed  of  bricks,  laid  with  flush  joints,  and 
painted,  as  the  red  color  of  the  bricks  would  too 
severely  contrast  with  foliage.  This  building  will 
cost  between  $4000  and  $5000,  with  bath,  tank,  hot 
and  cold  water,  and  heater. 

Description, — A,  front  porch;  B,  hall,  12  by  18 
feet ;  C,  parlor,  16  by  20  feet  7  inches ;  D,  sitting- 
room,  13  feet  10  inches  by  19  feet;  E,  dining-room, 
18  by  18  feet;  F,  kitchen,  16  by  18  feet;  G,  store- 
room, 9  by  9  feet ;  H,  side  porch. 
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DESIGN  XLI. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  XLII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  ornamental  suburban  residence  was  desio-ned 
for  Mrs.  Fahnstock,  who  was  about  building  it  when 
she  died,  and  the  work  was  abandoned.  Since  we 
have  published  it  in  Godey's  Ladies'  Book,"  the 
design  has  met  with  much  favor,  and  we  have  made 
numerous  evolutions  of  the  same  idea,  arranged,  of 
course,  in  each  case  to  meet  the  wants  of  the  parties 
ordering  the  drawings.  It  is  always  best  for  us  to 
make  the  full  detail  drawings  for  these  designs,  as 
our  experience  with  them  is  very  great.  There  is  no 
risk  of  ugliness  when  we  make  the  detail  drawings 
for  our  designs,  as  almost  every  locality  over  this 
vast  country  fully  proves  ;  and  the  amount  of  patron- 
age we  receive  fully  attests  their  merits.  It  can  be 
built  for  ^7000. 

Description. — A,  vestibule  ;  B,  hall,  8  feet  wide  ;  C, 
parlor,  14  by  22  feet ;  D,  dining-room,  14  by  20  feet; 
E,  sitting-room,  14  by  16  feet;  F,  china-closet,  7  by 
10  feet;  G,  pantry,  7  by  10  feet;  H,  kitchen,  14  by 
14  feet;  I,  back  porch;  J,  wash-house,  10  feet  6 
inches  by  10  feet  5  inches. 


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DESIGN  XLII. 


GROUND  PLAN. 

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DESIGN  XLIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  beautiful  cottage  was  designed  and  built  for 
Mr.  Wm.  Jackson,  near  Pittsburg,  Pa.,  and  is  a  very 
commodious  and  comfortable  residence.  It  is  built 
on  the  slope  of  a  hill,  and  entirely  surrounded  by 
large  forest-trees.  Its  peculiar  plan  affords  the  great- 
est possible  capacity,  as  the  hall,  dining-room,  sitting- 
room,  and  parlor  can  be  thrown  into  one  grand 
room,  which,  being  connected  with  back  and  front 
porches  by  windows  running  to  the  floor,  contains 
a  very  large  area,  so  that  thirty  sets  of  cotillions  have 
danced  at  one  time.  The  kitchen  apartments  are  en- 
tirely separate.  It  has  been  occupied  for  four  years, 
and  the  owner  has  remarked  that  if  he  were  to  build 
another  house  he  would  not  alter,  in  a  single  par- 
ticular, any  portion  of  it.  The  house  cost  the  owner 
;g 1 5,000,  but  we  will  place  it  by  the  side  of  many 
costing  ^30,000,  for  capacity  and  grand  interior,  as 
well  as  largeness  of  external  appearance. 

First  Floor, — A,  stair  hall,  16  by  22  feet ;  B,  parlor, 
18  by  30  feet;  C,  sitting-room,  16  by  22  feet;  D, 
dining-room,  18  by  18  feet;  E,  kitchen,  13  by  18  feet; 
F,  scullery,  6  by  10  feet  6  inches  ;  G,  pantry,  6  by  7 
feet ;  H,  porches. 

Second  Floor. — K,  chambers ;  L,  bath-room  ;  M, 
linen-closet. 


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DESIGN  XLIIL 


firmt  floor.  sf.cond  floor.. 


1 107  ^ 


DESIGN  XLIV. 


ORNAMENTAL  COTTAGE. 


Before  us  is  a  cheap  and  ornamental  cottage, 
of  small  pretensions  as  to  classical  style,  but  of  a 
class  largely  built  by  those  wishing  the  comforts  of 
a  home  upon  a  small  capital.  The  cost  of  its  erec- 
tion will  not  exceed  $1500.  It  contains  three  rooms, 
parlor,  dining-room,  and  kitchen,  on  the  first  floor, 
and  three  chambers  on  the  second.  The  roof  is  so 
constructed  as  to  admit  of  the  circulation  of  air 
between  the  cornice  and  the  roof  as  high  as  the  ceil- 
ing :  the  upper  part  above  the  ceiling-joists,  or  collar- 
beam,  affording  a  sufficient  air-chamber,  with  a  ven- 
tilator at  each  gable ;  one  going  down  to  within  a 
few  inches  of  the  collar-beams,  and  passing  but  a 
small  distance  above  the  roof ;  the  other  being  sev- 
eral feet  higher,  and  terminating  immediately  below 
the  roof,  will  act  as  a  constant  ventilator,  owing  to 
the  difference  in  the  pressure  of  the  air,  and  render 
the  upper  stories  very  pleasant. 


First  Flooi^. — i,  vestibule,  3^  feet  wide  by  4^^ 
feet  long  ;  2,  back  porch,  8  feet  wide  by  15  feet  long  ; 
3,  living-room,  12  by  18  feet  in  clear;  4,  kitchen,  15 
by  18  feet;  5,  parlor,  12  by  18  feet;  6,  a  small  entry, 
affording  entrance  to  the  living-room  and  parlor,  and 
the  stairway  leading  to  the  cellar,  which  should  be 
under  the  front  wing. 

In  the  second  floor  the  rooms  are  private,  and  all 
entered  from  the  passage  at  the  top  of  the  stairs. 
No  waste  room  occurs  in  this  plan;  therefore  it  is 
cheap  and  convenient. 

It  was  designed  to  be  built  of  frame,  with  shingle 
roof. 


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DESIGN  XLIV. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(  109) 


DESIGN  XLV. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  for  Charles  Towne, 
Esq.,  Moorestown,  N.  J.  He  had  been  reading  Mrs. 
Stowe's  admirable  work  on  House  Economy,"  and 
had  taken  advantage  of  many  of  her  valuable  sug- 
gestions that  aid  materially  in  the  adjustment  of  the 
various  parts,  although  they  were  intended  by  the 
author  for  cheapness. 

This  cottage  is  very  beautiful  in  the  exterior,  and 
handy  in  the  interior  arrangement.  By  reference  to 
the  plans,  it  will  be  observed  that  the  house  is  com- 
modious, and  contains  everything  usual  in  good 
buildings.  The  whole  cost,  when  finished,  $7000, 
built  of  frame.  Its  beauty  will  depend  upon  its  pro- 
portion. All  of  the  various  parts  can  only  be  shown 
upon  the  drawings,  where  full  details  are  made. 
More  than  two-thirds  of  buildings  being  built,  and 
having  a  cheap,  commonplace  appearance,  is  in  not 
supplying  the  builders  with  lull  and  matured  details 
of  different  parts,  although  the  small  scale  drawings 
were  gotten  up  by  a  good  and  competent  architect. 

First  Floor. — A,  entrance  porch ;  B,  hall,  9  feet 
wide;  C,  parlor,  13  by  18  feet  6  inches;  D,  sitting- 
room,  13  by  18  feet  6  inches;  E,  dining-room,  14 
feet  3  inches  by  18  feet;  F,  kitchen,  12  by  13  feet  6 
inches ;  G,  china-closet,  3  feet  6  inches  by  6  feet ;  H, 
retiring-room,  7  by  10  feet;  J,  porches;  K,  stair-hall. 

Second  Floor. — M,  chambers  ;  N,  servants'  room  ; 
C  bath-room  ;  P,  hall ;  R,  veranda ;  S,  alcove. 


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DESIGN  XLV. 


DESIGN  XLVL 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  for  Mr.  S.  G.  Coffin,  Alle- 
ghany City,  and  was  built  at  Edgewater,  on  the  Alle- 
ghany Valley  Railroad.  The  building  was  designed 
to  suit  a  sloping  situation,  upon  the  side  of  a  high  hill. 
It  has  given  great  satisfaction,  and  those  who  have 
seen  it  think  it  the  finest  in  the  vicinity.  It  cost,  com- 
plete, $9000. 

The  inner  accommodations  can  be  seen  by  the 
plans  ;  being  convenient,  commodious,  and  admirably 
adapted  to  the  position. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule,  5  by  8  feet ;  B,  hall,  8 
feet  wide ;  C,  parlor,  1 2  by  24  feet ;  D,  sitdng-room, 
14  by  14  feet;  E,  kitchen,  12  by  14  feet;  F,  dining- 
room,  14  by  18  feet;  G,  porches. 

Second  Floor. — H,  stair-hall ;  I,  bath-room  ;  K, 
chambers. 

This  building  has  given  great  satisfaction,  and  has 
resulted  in  orders  for  two  other  buildings  within 
sight  of  this,  which  are  now  being  erected. 


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DESIGN  XLVI. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


("3) 


DESIGN  XLVII. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  good  specimen  of  architecture,  in 
the  pointed  American  style  of  house  architecture. 
The  plan  is  convenient  and  commodious,  and  can  be 
built  for  about  $7000.  The  general  effect  of  this 
building  is  of  a  lofty  character, — having  the  vertical 
line  predominating  throughout.  It  will  be  beautiful 
if  placed  in  a  grove  of  forest-trees,  trained  high  up, 
forming  a  canopy  above  by  the  joining  of  the  branches 
at  the  top,  and  leaving  a  clear  view  beneath.  Thus 
located,  the  effect  of  this  architecture  would  be  very 
much  admired. 

First  Flooi\ — A,  vestibule,  6  by  6  feet ;  B,  parlor, 
14  by  21  feet;  C,  sitting-room,  14  by  14  feet;  D, 
dining-room,  14  by  14  feet;  E,  kitchen,  15  feet  6 
inches  by  17  feet  6  inches ;  F,  china-closet;  G,  porch 
floor;  H,  back  porch. 

Second  Floor. — J,  bath-room,  6  by  10  feet;  K, 
dressing-room,  6  by  6  feet ;  L,  L,  L,  L,  chambers  :  14 
by  21  feet;  14  by  18  feet  6  inches;  14  by  14  feet; 
II  feet  6  inches  by  15  feet  6  inches. 


(  IH) 


DESIGN  XLVII. 


DESIGN  XLVIII. 


A   MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  is  a  design  for  a  cheap  building:  almost 
square,  yet  broken  in  such  a  manner  as  will  add  to 
its  apparent  size,  with  trifling  expense  over  a  square 
house.  The  exterior  has  but  little  ornament,  yet  it 
is  made  pretty  by  the  use  of  proper  proportion  of 
its  straight  lines,  showing  that  beauty  is  not  entirely 
dependent  on  ornament,  but  on  the  relation  of  sizes 
one  to  the  other.  The  plan  contains  four  fine  rooms 
on  each  floor,  and  without  the  loss  of  space  in  form- 
ing irregular  shapes,  as  all  of  the  rooms  are  square, 
and  provided  with  the  same  requirements  for  com- 
fort as  larger  and  more  expensive  houses.  The 
rooms  are  all  well  lighted  by  large  French  sash,  and 
they  can  be  thoroughly  heated  and  ventilated.  The 
porch  across  the  front,  and  bay  at  the  side,  are  indis- 
pensable for  comfort  and  convenience.  It  can  be 
built  for  between  $3000  and  ^4000. 

First  Floor. — A,  front  porch ;  B,  hall,  6  feet ;  C, 
parlor,  12  by  16  feet  7  inches;  D,  sitting-room,  12 
by  12  feet;  E,  dining-room,  12  by  13  feet;  F,  kitchen, 
12  by  12  feet. 

Second  Floor. — H,  chamber,  12  by  1 1  feet  6  inches; 
I,  chamber,  12  by  11  feet  6  inches ;  K,  chamber,  1 2 
by  1 1  feet  6  inches ;  L,  chamber,  13  by  12  feet  9 
inches  ;  N,  hall,  6  feet ;  O,  roof. 


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DESIGN  XLVIIl. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


SECOND  FLOOR. 


("7) 


DESIGN  XLIX. 


AN   ELIZABETHAN  VILLA. 

This  design  is  suitable  for  a  suburban  residence. 
Built  of  bricks,  and  pointed,  or  of  rubble  stone,  it 
would  present  a  grand  effect.  The  cost  would  be 
about  $27,000.  Good  proportion  is  absolutely  re- 
quired for  this  style  of  building.  It  must  be  self- 
evident  to  most  persons  that  to  attempt  to  build  a 
house  of  the  pretensions  of  this  design  without  the 
aid  of  a  competent  architect  would  be  a  madness,  as 
it  would  evidently  result  in  disappointment  and  mate- 
rially detract  from  its  beauty. 

First  Floor. — A,  front  porch  ;  B,  vestibule  ;  C,  hall, 
12  feet  wide;  D,  parlor,  18  by  38  feet;  E,  library,  19 
by  19  feet;  F,  dining-room,  16  by  31  feet;  G,  con- 
servatory; H,  kitchen,  16  by  18  feet;  I,  scullery,  10 
by  16  feet;  J,  back  stairway;  K,  pantry;  L,  china- 
closet  ;  M,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — P,  bath-room;  Q,  dressing-room; 
R,  chambers. 


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DESIGN  XLIX. 


FIRST  Fi.tu.K.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(  119) 


DESIGN  L. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCr. 

This  design  is  intended  to  meet  the  wants  of  many 
who  are  anxious  to  build  a  square,  compact  house. 
It  can  be  built  of  either  wood,  brick,  or  stone.  The 
kitchen  wing  is  intended  to  be  only  two  stories  high, 
with  a  flat  roof. 

The  entrance  doors  are  on  each  side,  by  a  hall 
running  across  the  whole,  which  leaves  the  parlor 
and  sitting-room  occupy  the  whole.  The  entrances 
are  by  the  side  porches.  The  plan  works  admirably 
well,  and  the  whole  is  quite  a  success.  It  was  built 
in  the  vicinity  of  Pittsburg. 

It  contains :  B,  a  parlor,  15  by  25  feet ;  C,  a  library, 
15  by  18  feet;  D,  sitting-room,  15  by  25  feet;  E, 
dining-room,  15  by  23  feet;  kitchen,  12  by  18  feet; 
with  large  pantry,  and  back  stairway.  The  cham- 
bers in  second  story  correspond  in  size  to  the  rooms 
below.  The  buildine  will  cost  for  its  erection  from 
$7000  to  $10,000,  according  to  the  style  of  finish  and 
expensive  character  of  materials. 


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DESIGN  LI. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  building  is  in  the  Italian  style  of  architecture, 
and  will  be  found  to  possess  many  desirable  features. 
The  plan  is  compact,  airy,  and  easy  of  access  to  all 
its  parts.  For  a  physician,  lawyer,  or  gentleman 
doing  business  at  his  residence,  it  will  be  found  very 
convenient.  If  built  of  pointed  stone-work,  suitable 
to  its  pretensions,  it  will  cost,  at  Philadelphia,  ^7500, 
The  porches  upon  each  side,  in  consequence  of  the 
arched  heads  to  openings,  look  low,  and  spoil  the 
general  effect.  By  a  proper  adjustment  of  them  the 
design  will  be  quite  desirable. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch  ;  B,  vestibule  ;  C,  office  ;  D, 
stair-hall ;  E,  dining-room  ;  F,  parlor ;  G,  kitchen  ;  H, 
scullery  ;  I,  pantry  ;  J,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — N,  roofs  ;  L,  chambers ;  M,  bath- 
room ;  Q,  stair-landing. 


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DESIGN  LI. 

tetaliatt  "^^illa. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(123) 


DESIGN  LII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE,  GRECIAN  STYLE. 

This  design  is  in  the  Grecian  style  of  architecture, 
and  will  make  a  very  comfortable  and  pretty  resi- 
dence. The  building  is  drawn  for  frame,  and,  in 
adapting  it  to  stone,  it  would  have  to  be  made  larger. 
It  contains  on  the  first  floor  a  suite  of  three  rooms, 
water-closet,  shed,  and  pantry.  The  second  story 
contains  four  bed-rooms.  It  is  of  a  style  of  archi- 
tecture that  needs  to  be  carefully  proportioned,  to 
obtain  much  beauty.  It  has  breadth  in  its  propor- 
tions, and  the  form  and  size  of  its  details  will  either 
make  it  beautiful  or  hideous.  This  house  will  cost 
32000,  if  built  of  frame;  $2500,  of  bricks. 

First  Floor. — A,  kitchen,  15  by  16  feet ;  B,  living- 
room,  20  by  16  feet;  C,  bed-room,  15  by  15  feet;  D, 
wood-shed,  8  by  16  feet ;  E,  water-closet,  4  by  4  feet; 
F,  passage  to  cellar  and  wood  shed;  H,  front  porch, 
5  by  10  feet. 

Second  Floor. — K,  bed-room,  9  by  14  feet ;  L,  bed- 
room, 9  by  16  feet;  M,  bed- room,  8  by  9  feet;  N, 
bed-room,  9  by  11  feet. 


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DESIGN  LII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SF.CONI)  FLOOR. 

(  ) 


DESIGN   LI  1 1. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  is  a  design  for  a  mansion  with  first-class 
accommodations.  It  can  be  made  a  grand  building, 
of  an  imposing  character.  It  was  designed  to  be 
finished  with  stucco  upon  the  outside,  but  this  is  liable 
to  crack  and  fall  off  in  a  few  years ;  it  being  impos- 
sible to  make  it  stand  all  the  changes  of  our  climate. 
We  would  advise  bricks,  laid  with  flush  joints,  rubbed 
down  and  painted ;  or  stone,  laid  in  courses,  with 
vertical  joints.  It  will  admirably  suit  a  situation 
where  the  grounds  are  low  in  the  rear,  as  the  kitchen, 
scullery,  etc.,  are  in  the  basement  story.  Dumb- 
waiters and  free  servant-ways  must  be  provided  for 
in  such  a  buildingf.  Should  we  make  the  detail  draw- 
ings,  it  can  be  built  for  ^10,000,  and  will  have  an  air 
of  refinement  and  style.  Peculiarly  adapted  to  an 
old-established  family  of  refinement  and  ease.  High 
stories,  ample  doors  and  windows,  but  plain,  and  in 
true  proportion. 

The  first  floor  has :  A,  grand  hall,  12  by  36  feet ; 
B,  parlor,  1 5  by  30  feet,  with  a  circular  bay,  14  by  8 
feet;  C,  dining-room,  15  by  23  feet;  D,  sitting-room, 
II  by  15  feet;  E,  reception-room,  8  by  12  feet;  F, 
small  office,  8  by  12  feet. 

The  second  floor  has  seven  chambers  marked  M  ; 
bath-  and  bed-rooms,  K ;  L,  stair-landing. 

First  floor,  15  feet  high;  second,  14  feet.  The 
roof  of  boiled  iron,  patent  seams,  with  cornice  of 
galvanized  iron  ;  the  top  balcony  of  wood,  painted 

and  sanded. 

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DESIGN    LI  II. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  LIV. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  style  of  a  house  contains  the  spirit  of  a  Phila- 
delphia building.  The  plans  are  similar  to  those  put 
up  in  solid  phalanx,  miles  of  which  are  built  with  little 
deviation.  The  grounds  should  be  little  broken  as 
possible.  Level  grade,  smooth  grass,  fine,  wide,  red 
walks,  and  all  kept  cleanly  and  prim  around,  it  will 
not  be  hard  to  guess  the  disposition  and  religious 
feelings  of  the  owner.  It  is  intended  for  two  houses, 
— so  built  that  they  will  form  in  appearance  one  large 
building.  They  are  conveniently  arranged,  and  have 
a  very  agreeable  appearance.  They  will  cost  about 
$6000  or  $8000  each,  and  are  suitable  for  villages  or 
for  suburban  residences  where  width  of  lot  does  not 
exceed  fifty  feet. 

First  Floor, — A,  parlor,  13  by  26  feet;  B,  hall,  3 
feet  6  inches  wide ;  C,  dining-room,  12  by  20  feet ; 
D,  kitchen,  12  by  14  feet. 

There  are  four  comfortable  chambers  on  second 
-Story,  with  closets,  etc. 


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DESIGN  LI  V. 

Suburban  "^t^iitntt. 


DESIGN  LV. 


AN  AMERICAN  COTTAGE. 

This  design  is  intended  to  be  built  of  stone.  The 
peculiar  shape  of  the  plan  renders  it  extremely  fine 
for  a  summer  seat,  as  the  wings  catch  the  winds,  and 
render  it  very  airy  and  comfortable.  The  propor- 
tions of  the  rooms  are  large,  making  a  very  beautiful 
and  comfortable  summer  residence.  The  roof  is  of 
shingles  or  slate,  and  the  superstructure  rubble  ma- 
sonry, pointed.  It  can  be  built  for  $yooo,  frame; 
$8000,  brick ;  $9000,  stone.  It  ranks  high  for  the 
style  of  its  architecture  and  proportion.  It  would 
require  a  large  lot  if  used  as  a  suburban  design. 
One  hundred  feet  would  not  be  crowded,  but  if  less 
than  that,  other  evolutions  will  be  advisable.  The 
accommodations  are  quite  large ;  much  less  will  be 
found  advisable,  unless  the  families  are  proportional. 

A,  parlor,  16  by  30  feet;  B,  porch;  C,  main  hall; 
16  by  16  feet ;  sitting-room,  16  by  16  feet ;  E, 
dining-room,  13  by  16  feet;  F,  kitchen,  16  by  18  feet. 

The  second  floor  contains  four  fine  chambers  ;  the 
third  floor,  two  attic  rooms. 


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DESIGN  LV. 

MI 


FIRST  FLOOK.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

^131) 


DESIGN  LVI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  house  was  designed  for  the  authoress,  Mrs. 
Randolph,  with  careful  attention  to  detail  and  finish. 
We  have  no  hesitation  in  saying  that  it  is  a  most  de- 
sirable residence.  A  noticeable  feature  in  the  design 
is  the  carriage-porch,  which  is  obviously  of  impor- 
tance, as  it  affords  shelter,  while,  by  the  addition  of  a 
railing,  the  roof  is  converted  into  a  neat  veranda, 
and  communicates  with  the  front  chambers  of  the 
second  story. 

Entering  the  first  floor  through  the  carriage-porch, 
one  passes  through  the  tower  hall  into  the  main  hall, 
which  gives  access  to  the  parlor,  dining-room,  and 
main  staircase.  The  library  communicates  with  the 
conservatory ;  the  breakfast-  and  dining-rooms,  as 
also  kitchen,  pantry,  and  wash-house,  being  likewise 
upon  this  floor. 

This  house  is  intended  to  be  erected  of  brick,  with 
stone  window-dressings  ;  the  roofs  of  slate  or  tin. 
It  could  be  built  for  $18,000. 

First  Floor. — P,  parlor  ;  B,  library  ;  F,  tower  hall ; 
H,  main  hall ;  C,  conservatory ;  I,  breakfast-room ; 

D,  dining-room  ;  G,  porch;  V,  veranda ;  K,  kitchen; 

E,  pantry ;  W,  wash-room  ;  A,  carriage-porch. 
Second  Floor, — V,  veranda  ;  U,  principal  chamber 

and  bath-room  ;  X,  chamber ;  S,  closet ;  O,  main  hall ; 
Y,  boudoir ;  H,  veranda  ;  A,  roof  of  porch  ;  Z,  cham- 
ber ;  N,  back  chamber ;  M,  F,  J,  bed-rooms. 
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DESIGN  LVI. 


FIRST  FLOOR  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(133) 


DESIGN  LVII. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  villa  is  designed  for  a  large  family,  and  will 
be  found  to  contain  ample  arid  superior  accommoda- 
tions. It  was  constructed  of  stone ;  the  cornices, 
brackets,  porches,  and  all  external  wood-work  painted 
and  sanded  in  color,  harmonious  with  that  of  the 
building.  The  porch  roofs  are  to  be  covered  with 
tin.  The  main  hall,  which  is  of  fine  proportions, 
gives  access  to  the  parlor,  reception-room,  dining- 
room,  and  stair-hall ;  in  the  parlor  is  a  piano  recess. 
The  breakfast-room  opens  by  means  of  doors  into 
both  dining-room  and  kitchen :  access  being  also  had 
to  it  from  the  stair-hall.  Two  water-closets  adjoin 
the  kitchen. 

Upon  the  second  floor  the  main  hall  gives  access 
to  the  four  principal  chambers  and  stair-hall.  The 
sitting-room  communicates  with  the  bath-room  and 
water-closets.  Cost,  $10,000.  To  parties  desiring 
to  build  a  design  similar  to  this,  we  will  state  that  we 
can  make  such  changes  in  it  that  will  much  improve 
the  whole  effect.  The  brackets  are  bad  and  clumsy  ; 
the  circular-headed  windows  spoil  their  proportion. 
Aside  from  this,  the  design  is  acceptable  and  the  plans 
are  good.  For  those  who  desire  the  kitchen  so 
placed,  a  back  stair  can  be  introduced  by  adding  three 
feet  greater  depth. 

First  Floor, — P,  parlor,  30  by  15  feet;  H,  main 
hall,  10  feet;  R,  reception-room,  15  by  15  feet;  D, 
dining-room,  15  by  15  feet;  B,  breakfast-room,  12  by 

14  feet;  K,  kitchen,  12  by  14  feet;  S,  stair-hall,  10 
by  12  feet;  C,  piano  recess,  10  by  12  feet;  F,  porch, 
10  feet;  A,  back  porch,  10  feet;  W  C,  water-closet. 

Second  Floor, — C,  four  principal  chambers,  15  by 

15  feet ;  H,  main  hall,  10  feet;  G,  stair-hall,  10  by  12 
feet;  M,  roof  of  porch,  11  feet;  N,  roof  of  porch, 
back,  1 1  feet ;  B,  sitting-room,  10  by  13  feet ;  T,  bath- 
room, 7  by  7  feet  6  inches. 

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DESIGN  LVII. 


DESIGN  LVIII. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

Italian  mansion,  two  stories,  and  an  attic  story  for 
servants.  The  building  is  intended  to  be  built  of 
bricks,  painted.  It  has  a  conservatory,  a  bay  in  library, 
fine  porches,  first-class  accommodations  throughout. 
It  can  be  built  for  about  $8oco.  Tin  roofs ;  well 
finished  interiorly. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch,  8  feet  wide :  B,  main  hall, 
9  feet;  C,  parlor,  14  feet  6  inches  by  21  feet;  D, 
library,  14  feet  6  inches  by  13  feet  6  inches;  E,  con- 
servatory ;  F,  back  porch,  6  feet ;  G,  kitchen,  1 3  feet 
6  inches  by  18  feet;  H,  dining-room,  25  by  14  feet  6 
inches;  I,  sitting-room,  15  by  17  feet  6  inches;  K, 
side  porch. 

Secojid  Floor. — L,  chamber,  14  feet  6  inches  by  17 
feet  6  inches;  M,  dressing-room,  9  by  8  feet  6  inches; 
N,  chamber,  14  feet  6  inches  by  15  feet  6  inches ;  O, 
chamber,  i  7  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  6  inches  ;  P,  hall, 
9  feet;  R,  chamber,  20  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  6 
inches ;  S,  bath-room  ;  T,  bed- room,  13  feet  6  inches 
by  10  feet;  U,  veranda;  V,  veranda. 


DESIGN  LVIII. 


DESIGN  LIX. 


SUBURBAN    RESIDENCE,    ITALIAN  STYLE. 

This  house  was  built  for  Dr.  J.  K.  Lee,  Chestnut 
Street,  West  Philadelphia,  and  is  very  generally  ad- 
mired. The  house  is  built  of  brown  stone,  with  roof 
of  tin,  and  is  not  less  attractive  than  comfortable. 

The  accommodations  provided  for,  by  the  plan  of 
the  principal  floor,  consist  of  a  fine  projecting  ve- 
randa porch,  which  gives  access  to  the  hall,  office, 
drawing-room,  dining-room,  and  stair -hall.  The 
dining-room  and  parlor  have  each  a  bay-window, 
decorated  with  stained  glass.  The  accommodations 
for  the  culinary  department  are  ample,  there  being 
both  a  kitchen  and  an  out-kitchen.  There  is  also  a 
spacious  pantry  upon  this  floor. 

This  house  was  built  in  1866,  and  cost,  when  com- 
pleted, between  $6000  and  $8000. 

First  Floor — i,  reception-hall,  8  by  10  feet;  2, 
office,  10  by  12  feet;  3,  stair-hall,  7  feet;  4,  parlor, 
16  by  22  feet;  5,  dining-room,  15  by  20  feet  6  inches  ; 
6,  kitchen,  1 6  by  16  feet  6  inches  ;  7,  pantry,  7  feet  6 
inches  by  4  feet  6  inches  ;  8,  out-kitchen,  9  feet  6 
inches  by  7  feet  6  inches ;  9,  10,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 11,  dressing-room,  10  by  9  feet  6 
inches;  12,  bath-room,  10  by  11  feet;  13,  entry;  14, 
closet;  16,  chamber,  16  by  22  feet;  17,  chamber,  10 
by  13  feet;  18,  hall;  19,  chamber,  10  by  14  feet; 
20,  closet;  21,  nursery,  16  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet; 
22,  23,  veranda. 


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DESIGN  LX. 


SUBURBAN  VILLA. 

Tins  design  is  in  the  Italian  style,  Americanized. 
That  it  cannot  be  otherwise  will  appear  from  the 
following  reasons :  it  is  not  Roman,  as  most  of  its 
details  are  Greek ;  neither  is  it  Athenian,  for  some  of 
its  windows  have  arched  heads.  It  is  covered  with  a 
Tuscan  roof,  which  is  Roman.  An  Italian  composi- 
tion adapts  it  to  the  climate,  wants,  and  customs  of 
the  United  States,  to  which  all  the  internal  arrange- 
ments can  be  made  to  suit. 

The  building  is  of  a  character  that  demands  an 
elevated  situation,  as  it  will  appear  to  better  advan- 
tage, and  harmonize  well  with  cultivated  lawns  and 
moderately  varied  grounds.  A  wide  terrace  will  be 
necessary  for  a  base,  as  shown  in  the  perspective. 
The  accommodations  are  extensive ;  the  chambers 
are  sufficiently  numerous,  spacious,  airy,  and  con- 
veniently arranged.  The  verandas  make  abundant 
provision  for  shade.  It  will  cost  ^12,000,  if  well 
built,  at  present  range  of  prices.  The  stairway  must 
be  lighted  from  above. 

First  Floor. — A,  portico,  10  feet;  B,  lobby,  12  by 
15  feet;  C,  library,  12  by  21  feet;  D,  kitchen,  15  by 
18  feet;  E,  drawing-room,  16  by  25  feet;  F,  back 
parlor,  16  by  26  feet;  G,  hall,  15  feet;  H,  dining- 
room,  16  by  27  feet;  I,  billiard-room,  15  by  22  feet; 
K,  porch,  8  feet. 

Second  Floor. — L,  veranda  ;  M,  dressing-room,  1 5 
by  22  feet;  N,  hall,  15  feet;  O,  chamber,  16  by  25 
feet;  P,  chamber,  12  by  21  feet;  R,  chamber,  16  by 
27  feet;  S,  chamber,  16  by  26  feet;  T,  chamber,  15 
by  22  feet;  U,  veranda. 


(,140), 


DESIGN  LXL 


VILLAGE   OR  SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  can  be  built  of  either  stone  or  frame, 
and  covered  with  slate  or  shingles.  It  contains  three 
floors,  and  has  four  rooms  on  each  floor.  It  is  capa- 
ble of  making  a  very  beautiful  building  if  carried  out 
according  to  the  particular  feeling  and  proportion 
embodied  therein.  There  is  a  front  and  a  rear  porch, 
and  two  side  porches,  whose  roofs  are  to  be  covered 
with  tin.  The  chimneys  are  to  be  finished  with  terra- 
cotta tops,  and  ample  provision  is  made  for  ventila- 
tion. Upon  the  first  floor  the  front  porch  gives 
access  to  the  vestibule  and  hall ;  the  hall  communi- 
cates with  the  parlor  and  library ;  the  dining-room 
and  kitchen  are  conveniently  arranged  with  reference 
to  access  from  the  one  to  the  other ;  the  side  porches 
extend  the  whole  depth  of  the  house.  Upon  the 
second  and  third  floors  are  four  chambers  to  the 
floor, — spacious  and  well  ventilated.  The  cost  of 
the  building  is  ^6000. 

First  Floor. — i,  front  porch  ;  2,  vestibule  ;  3,  hall ; 
4,  library  ;  5,  dining-room  ;  6,  parlor  ;  7,  kitchen  ;  8, 
rear  porch  ;  9,  side  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 10,  veranda;  11,  11,  closets;  12, 
boudoir;  13,  14,  15,  16,  chambers. 


( 142) 


DESIGN  LXI. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(  H3) 


DESIGN  LXII. 


RESIDENCE   IN   THE   ITALIAN  STYLE. 

This  design  has  a  commodious  and  well-arranged 
interior.  The  roofs  are  intended  for  tin,  and  the 
superstructure  of  stone.  It  has  a  fine  porch,  project- 
ing and  bay-windows,  with  a  look-out  or  cupola. 
These  designs  can  be  modified  by  the  architect,  to 
suit  the  means  of  persons  wishing  to  build.  Porches 
are  the  most  expensive  kind  of  ornament,  but  even 
they  must  be  very  expensive  to  materially  alter  the 
cost  of  a  eood  buildine.  Porches  cost  at  this  time 
about  ^lo  for  each  running  foot,  measured  along  the 
frieze.  Bay-windows  cost  about  the  same  over  the 
plain  wall  and  its  windows.  It  is  the  internal  accom- 
modation that  produces  this  ;  plumbing  is  a  very 
heavy  item,  if  fully  performed  up  to  the  fashion  and 
improvements  of  the  day ;  heating  also  is  a  matter 
of  considerable  expense,  together  with  marble,  stucco 
work,  and  stairways.    It  will  cost  $20,000. 

First  Floor. — i,  parlor,  18  by  36  feet;  2,  porch; 
3,  vesdbule,  12  by  12  feet ;  4,  conservatory,  1 2  by  i  2 
feet;  5,  library,  12  by  16  feet;  6,  hall,  12  feet;  7, 
dining-room,  16  by  27  feet;  8,  breakfast-room,  15  by 
15  feet;  9,  kitchen,  18  by  12  feet;  10,  scullery,  18  by 
1 2  feet ;  11,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 12,  principal  chamber,  18  by  36 
feet;  13,  hall;  14,  chamber,  1 6  by  1 6  feet ;  15,  dress- 
ing-room, 8  by  I  2  feet;  16.  chamber,  16  by  16  feet; 
17,  chamber,  15  by  15  feet ;  18,  19,  bed-rooms,  10  by 
18  feet;  20,  bath  room,  9  by  14  feet;  21,  linen-closet, 
8  by  8  feet;  22,  veranda. 
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DESIGN  LXII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(145) 


DESIGN  LXIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  quite  perfect  in  its  plan,  and  con- 
tains all  the  requirements  for  internal  comforts,  as 
well  as  considerable  exterior  attraction.  It  is  of  a 
style  which  is  much  used,  and  its  beauty  will  depend 
upon  the  proportion  of  its  parts,  and  the  correctness 
of  its  details.    Cost,  with  all  improvements,  J8000. 

Many  mechanics  throughout  the  country  imagine 
that  they  can  adopt  what  appears  to  them  as  beauti- 
ful in  one  house,  and  by  transferring  (or  rather  ap- 
parently transferring)  it  to  their  own,  produce  the 
same  effect.  Persons  are  continually  sacrificing  style, 
finish,  and  proportion  in  their  buildings,  in  order  to 
save  architects'  fees.  We  have  buildings  adjacent 
to  Philadelphia  that  will  sell  for  three  times  their 
cost ;  and  there  are  many  which  have  been  built  with- 
out the  aid  of  an  architect  that  will  not  realize  their 
cost. 

First  Floor. — A,  parlor,  13  by  30  feet  3  inches; 
B,  hall,  13  by  13  feet;  C,  sitting-room,  13  by  16  feet 
9  inches;  D,  dining-room,  12  by  24  feet  6  inches; 
E,  kitchen,  1 1  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet ;  F,  scullery,  8 
feet  9  inches  by  14  feet;  G,  H,  porches. 

Second  Floor, — I,  chamber,  15  feet  10  inches  by  1 1 
feet  8  inches;  J,  chamber,  16  feet  10  inches  by  13 
feet;  K,  chamber,  13  feet  8  inches  by  13  feet;  L, 
chamber,  12  by  20  feet;  M,  chamber,  11  feet  3  inches 
by  1 6  feet  8  inches. 


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DESIGN  LXIII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(H7) 


DESIGN  LXIV. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  design,  which  is  in  the  ItaHan  style,  is  both 
commodious  and  well-arranged  internally.  The  roofs 
are  of  tin,  with  a  superstructure  of  stone.  The 
building  will  cost,  at  the  present  price  of  materials 
and  labor,  from  ^20,000  to  $25,000. 

The  first  floor  contains  a  large  vestibule,  hall, 
spacious  drawing-room,  dining-room,  sitting-room, 
library,  and  music-room.  The  kitchen  departments 
are  placed  below. 

The  second  floor  contains  four  commodious  cham- 
bers, a  boudoir,  bath-room,  and  dressing-room. 

The  height  of  the  floors  is  14  feet  and  i  2  feet. 

First  Floor. —  i,  front  porch;  2,  vestibule,  12  by  12 
feet;  3,  hall;  4,  drawing-room,  23  feet  3  inches  by 
29  feet;  5,  library,  15  by  15  feet;  6,  dining-room,  26 
feet  6  inches  by  16  feet;  7,  sitting-room,  15  feet  9 
inches  by  22  feet;  8,  rear  porch;  9,  music-room,  18 
feet  9  inches  by  12  feet;  10,  area. 

Second  Floor. — 11,  veranda;  12,  boudoir,  15  by  15 
feet;  13,  chamber,  23  feet  3  inches  by  24  feet;  14, 
dressing-room,  12  by  12  feet;  15,  hall;  16,  chamber, 
26  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet;  17,  chamber,  15  feet  9 
inches  by  17  feet;  18,  chamber,  18  feet  9  inches  by 
17  feet;  19,  bath-room,  7  by  7  feet. 


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DESIGN  L.X1V. 
jftaltait  ^illa. 


( 149  i 


DESIGN  LXV. 

ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  design  is  one  of  those  imposing  buildings 
which  are  fully  up  to  the  advanced  tastes  of  the  age. 
It  would  suit  well  upon  a  headland,  looking  out  upon 
a  bay,  with  gentle  sloping  surroundings.  Much 
money  is  wasted  yearly  in  ineffective  ornament  and 
badly-proportioned  buildings,  ill  adapted  to  the  situ- 
ation and  surrounding  scenery.  Buildings  should 
always  be  proportioned  according  to  the  open  or 
close  character  of  the  view,  as  well  as  the  distance  to 
be  seen  from.  In  designing  a  building  two  things 
must  be  borne  in  mind  :  one,  that  it  is  to  be  looked 
at ;  the  other,  that  it  is  to  be  looked  from.  The  side 
exposed  to  the  principal  approach  should  have  the 
greatest  attention.  Many  parts  of  buildings  it  would 
be  utter  ignorance  to  ornament  highly,  as  it  draws 
attention  to  them  more  particularly.  Too  much 
poverty  in  such  places  calls  the  attention,  and  makes 
them  prominent.  The  only  correct  mode  is  to  treat 
them  subjectly.  Designing  a  building  is  like  a  battle 
upon  canvas  of  color,  each  part  striving  for  suprem- 
acy. This  is  truthful  in  material  nature,  as  it  is  in 
man  and  animals — all  a  strife  for  life. 

The  architect,  like  all  others,  should  make  an 
honest  distribution  of  his  forces,  or  he  starves  one 
part  and  overloads  with  fatness  the  others.  Give 
each  its  just  due,  and  they  will  all  be  quiet ;  no 
wrangling;  but  one  beautiful,  peaceful,  harmonious 
assemblage,  all  coming  forward  with  their  little  gifts, 
giving  them  quiedy  and  freely.    Such  is  harmony. 

First  Floor. — A,  conservatory,  i6  feet  6  inches 
by  21  feet;  B,  parlor,  i6  by  31  feet  6  inches;  C, 
vestibule,  12  by  12  feet ;  D,  hall,  1 2  feet  wide ;  E, 
sitting-room,  25  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet  3  inches  ;  F, 
library,  11  by  6  feet ;  G,  dining-room,  14  feet  9  inches 
by  28  feet ;  H,  store-room,  10  by  10  feet;  I,  kitchen, 
18  by  18  feet;  J,  scullery,  11  by  18  feet;  K,  L, 
porches  ;  M,  N,  side  porches. 
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DESIGN  LXV. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


'  15'  ) 


DESIGN  LXVI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  for  the  Hon.  Andrew  G. 
Curtin,  at  Bellefonte,  Pa.  It  is  of  mountain  freestone, 
laid  in  rubble-work,  pointed  with  white  mortar,  with 
a  neat  black  line ;  the  wood-work  outside  painted 
and  sanded  the  color  of  the  stone ;  the  interior  ar- 
ranged with  regard  to  comfort  as  well  as  elegance. 
The  plumbing  is  very  complete,  and  mirror-back 
washstands  and  other  improvements  are  placed  in 
the  house.  Heating  is  accomplished  b)'  means  of  an 
improved  heater,  low-down  grates,  etc.  Preferring 
inside  finish  of  best  quality  and  workmanship  to 
outside  show,  the  building  is  but  two  stories  high,  in 
order  to  obtain  this  result  without  exceeding  the 
desired  amount.    This  house  cost  ^27,000. 

First  Floo7\ — i,  front  porch  ;  2,  vestibule,  6  feet  8 
inches  by  9  feet ;  3,  parlor,  26  feet  2  inches  by  22  feet 
10  inches  ;  4,  hall ;  5,  reception-room,  15  feet  7  inches 
by  15  feet  10  inches  ;  6,  dining-room,  18  feet  4  inches 
by  23  feet  6  inches;  7,  library,  16  by  26  feet;  8, 
china-clpset,  4  feet  3  inches  by  4  feet  5  inches  ;  9, 
pantry,  4  feet  3  inches  by  8  feet  4  inches;  lo,  store- 
room, 3  feet  9  inches  by  5  feet;  11,  kitchen,  16  by 
17  feet;  12,  scullery;  13,  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 14,  balcony;  15,  boudoir,  9  feet  6 
inches  by  11  feet  6  inches;  16,  chamber,  15  feet  8 
inches  by  15  feet  11  inches;  17,  chamber,  21  by  23 
feet;  18,  dressing-room,  5  feet  5  inches  by  9  feet; 
19,  chamber,  26  feet  4  inches  by  i6  feet;  20,  cham- 
ber, 18  feet  6  inches  by  24  feet;  21,  bath-room,  5 
feet  6  inches  by  12  feet;  22,  chamber,  12  feet  10 
inches  by  16  feet  4  inches;  23,  nursery,  19  feet  6 
inches  by  15  feet  10  inches. 
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DESIGN  LXVI. 


DESIGN  LXVII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  intended  for  a  gendeman  in 
Alleghany  City,  and  possesses  a  grandeur  rarely 
obtained.  It  is  intended  to  be  of  brick,  painted ;  and 
its  particular  feature  is  the  glass-domed  hall,  with  a 
double  elliptical  stairway,  lighted  by  stained  glass. 
The  library  is,  according  to  desire,  one  of  the  best 
rooms  in  the  house,  delightfully  situated,  and,  when 
furnished  with  book-cases,  statuary,  and  other  appro- 
priate ornaments,  it  will  have  great  attractions.  The 
ground  upon  which  the  house  is  to  stand  was  such 
that  it  is  very  desirable  in  this  instance  to  place  the 
scullery,  wash-rooms,  etc.,  in  the  basement  story. 
The  house  is  heated  by  means  of  large  heater,  low- 
down  grates,  etc. 

First  Floor. — A.  main  hall,  i  2  feet  wide  ;  B,  parlor, 
16  by  26  feet;  C,  dining-room,  16  by  26  feet  3 
inches;  D,  music-room,  12  feet  10  inches  by  11  feet 
3  inches;  E,  office,  12  feet  3  inches  by  11  feet  10 
inches;  F,  library,  20  feet  3  inches  by  21  feet  3 
inches;  G,  kitchen,  17  feet  10  inches  by  18  feet  9 
inches ;  H,  servants'  hall ;  I,  pantry ;  J,  closet ;  K, 
stair  hall. 

Second  Floor. — L,  chamber,  16  feet  3  inches  by  18 
feet  10  inches;  M,  chamber,  15  feet  6  inches  by  19 
feet  5  inches;  N,  chamber,  17  feet  6  inches  by  19 
feet  5  inches  ;  O,  bath-room,  6  feet  9  inches  by  9  feet 
10  inches;  P,  chamber,  14  feet  2  inches  by  16  feet  3 
inches:  Q,  chamber,  16  feet  3  inches  by  20  feet  6 
inches;  R,  chamber,  13  feet  3  inches  by  19  feet  10 
inches ;  S,  stair-hall. 


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DESIGN  LXVII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SKCOND  Fl.OOK. 


DESIGN  LXVIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  house  possesses  a  noble  appearance,  with- 
out having  an  excess  of  ornament.  It  could  be 
built  for  J8000,  plainly  finished  in  the  interior.  It 
is  drawn  from  a  point  eighty  feet  distant.  Being  in 
a  diagonal  course  from  the  house,  it  would  place  the 
house  about  sixty  feet  from  the  front  of  the  lot. 
The  lot  should  be  about  seventy-five  feet  front. 
Placed  in  such  a  position,  on  raised  ground,  about 
six  feet  above  the  road,  it  would  have  the  appear- 
ance as  shown  here. 

Fij'st  Floor. — i,  vestibule,  9  by  9  feet;  2,  hall,  12 
by  8  feet;  3,  parlor,  16  by  22  feet,  4-foot  bay- 
window;  4,  library,  15  by  15  feet;  5,  dining-room, 
16  by  22  feet;  6,  sitting-room,  12  by  16  feet;  7,  kit- 
chen, 15  by  15  feet;  8,  out-kitchen,  10  by  15  feet; 
9,  front  porch,  10  feet;  10,  side  porch,  10  feet. 

Second  Floor. — 11,  boudoir,  9  by  9  feet ;  1 2,  cham- 
ber, 16  by  22  feet;  13,  chamber,  15  by  15  feet;  14, 
chamber,  16  by  22  feet;  15,  chamber,  12  by  16  feet; 
16,  hall,  8  and  12  feet;  17,  bath-room,  8  by  12  feet; 
18,  bed-room,  15  by  16  feet  6  inches. 


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DESIGN  LXVIII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN  LXIX. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  made  for  a  gendeman  in  Belle- 
fonte,  a  thriving  town  in  Centre  Co.,  Pa.,  where  we 
have  a  number  of  first-class  residences,  costing  from 
^5000  to  ^30,000  each  ;  and  we  refer  to  all  of  them 
as  being  beautiful,  whilst  differing  in  their  propor- 
tions and  styles.  This  house  will  cost  between 
^20,000  and  $30,000. 

First  Floor. — A,  vestibule  ;  B,  hall,  1 2  feet  3 
inches  ;  C,  parlor,  27  feet  3  inches  by  38  feet  9 
inches;  D,  library,  17  feet  9  inches  by  19  feet  7 
inches;  E,  dining-room,  31  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet; 

H,  butler's  pantry,  9  feet  4  inches  by  5  feet  7  inches  ; 

I,  china-closet,  9  feet  3  inches  by  6  feet  4  inches  ;  J, 
front  porch  ;  K,  porch  ;  kitchen,  1  6  by  18  feet ;  scul- 
lery, 16  by  12  feet. 

Second  Floor. — L,  chamber,  19  feet  7  inches  by  i  7 
feet  9  inches;  M,  chamber,  18  feet  6  inches  by  19 
feet ;  M,  balcony ;  N,  chamber,  18  feet  6  inches  by  19 
feet;  O,  chamber,  20  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet;  P, 
chamber,  1 6  feet  6  inches  by  1 6  feet ;  Q,  bath-room, 
9  feet  9  inches  by  6  feet ;  S,  observatory ;  other 
bath-room,  9  feet  9  inches  by  4  feet  9  inches. 


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DESIGN  LXIX. 


FIRST  FLOOR  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  LXX. 


MANSION    IN   THE    ELIZABETHAN  STYLE. 

This  design  is  drawn  in  the  Elizabedian  style  of 
architecture,  ItaHanized.  It  is  presented  with  a  view 
to  show  what  amount  of  beauty  should  be  visible  in 
the  piling  up  of  a  quantity  of  material  and  labor. 
It  can  be  executed  in  fine  style  for  J  150,000,  and 
might  vie  with  many  of  the  castles  in  Europe  that 
cost  as  many  pounds.  Here  we  have  a  blending  of 
a  number  of  fine  architectural  effects,  obtaining  large- 
ness and  importance  of  appearance,  without  the  alms- 
house architecture  that  we  see  displayed  in  many  of 
equal  size  and  cost  all  over  the  country.  The  design, 
with  modifications,  would  make  a  very  fine  ladies' 
seminary. 

Dimensions. — A,  principal  hall,  1 5  feet  6  inches ; 
A,  stair-hall,  i  7  feet  wide  ;  B,  parlor,  19  feet  6  inches 
by  35  feet;  C,  drawing-room,  43  by  26  feet;  D, 
dining-room,  37  by  40  feet;  E,  sitting-room,  19  feet 
6  inches  by  35  feet;  L,  library,  25  by  26  feet;  G, 
ladies'  room,  25  by  13  feet;  H,  hothouse,  12  by  24 
feet;  I,  billiard-room,  15  by  32  feet;  J,  rotunda,  24 
by  24  feet;  K,  smoking-room,  17  by  22  feet;  L, 
servants'  room,  16  by  22  feet;  M,  breakfast- room,  16 
by  29  feet  6  inches  ;  N,  kitchen,  25  feet  by  29  feet  6 
inches;  O,  wash-house  and  scullery,  18  by  34  feet; 
P,  tower,  1 1  by  II  feet ;  Q,  porches,  i  7  and  1 1  feet ; 
R,  tower ;  S,  pavilion  ;  T,  arcade  ;  U,  hall  passages. 


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DESIGN  LXX. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  LXXI. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  design  is  in  the  Italian  style,  and  its  situation 
is  ninety  feet  back,  and  viewed  from  a  point  six  feet 
above  the  ground  and  one  hundred  and  five  feet 
from  its  nearest  part. 

It  contains  beautiful  and  ample  apartments,  and 
possesses  externally  a  noble  appearance.  There  is 
an  abundance  of  veranda  accommodation,  which  ren- 
ders it  a  very  desirable  residence  for  the  summer 
season. 

It  should  have  a  broad,  unbroken  lawn  in  front, 
and  in  the  rear  some  stately  trees  should  be  found, 
forming  a  grove,  and  making  a  background  suitable 
for  the  character  of  the  villa.  It  can  be  built  of 
earthen  bricks,  or  of  stone,  laid  broken  range  and 
pointed :  in  which  case  it  will  look  more  noble  than 
if  of  bricks  painted.  The  building  can  be  completely 
finished  with  bath,  heaters,  marble  mantels,  and  fine 
stucco  centre-pieces  and  cornices,  for  $i  2,000,  around 
Philadelphia.  The  roof  is  intended  to  be  covered 
with  slates. 

/^'r^-/  Floor, — A,  vestibule,  11  by  11  feet ;  B,  parlor, 
15  by  2 1  feet ;  C,  library,  1 5  by  11  feet ;  D,  dining- 
room,  17  by  26  feet;  E,  kitchen,  15  by  22  feet;  F, 
pantry;  G,  scullery,  15  by  15  feet;  H,  china-closet; 
I,  front  porch ;  J,  side  porch ;  K,  back  shed ;  hall, 
1 1  feet  wide. 


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DESIGN  LXXI. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN  LXXIT. 


AMERICAN   BRACKETED  VILLA. 

This  buildinof  is  of  so  beautiful  and  attractive  a 
kind  as  to  require  no  further  embellishments.  The 
arrangement  of  the  front  porch,  and  the  perfect 
proportion  of  the  various  parts,  afford  as  grand  an 
outline  as  could  be  obtained  by  the  more  costly  style 
of  projecting  wings.  The  plan  contains  all  the  re- 
quirements of  the  times,  and  is  capable  of  being 
added  to,  or  reduced,  without  materially  altering  the 
appearance  of  the  whole.  The  back  stairway  and 
conservatory  might,  for  instance,  be  dispensed  with; 
or  a  kitchen  might  be  added  in  the  rear  of  back 
stairs,  and  the  space  now  marked  kitchen  taken  for 
a  bed-room.  The  buildine  would  look  well  of  either 
wood  or  brick ;  if  of  the  latter,  it  should  be  rubbed 
down  and  painted.    It  would  cost  about  $8000. 

First  Floor. — A,  entrance-porch;  B,  hall,  8  feet 
wide  ;  C,  parlor,  14  feet  3  inches  by  20  feet;  D,  sit- 
ting-room, 14  by  14  feet;  E,  dining-room,  16  by  24 
feet;  F,  kitchen,  16  by  16  feet;  H,  porches;  J,  con- 
servatory. 

Second  Floor. — K,  chamber,  14  by  20  feet;  L, 
chamber,  14  by  14  feet;  M,  chamber,  16  by  24  feet; 
N,  chamber,  9  by  14  feet;  O,  hall,  8  feet  wide;  P, 
sewing-room,  8  by  8  feet;  R,  bath-room,  5  feet  2 
inches  by  10  feet. 


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DESIGN  LXXIII. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

Tins  design,  which  is  in  the  Italian  style,  is  in- 
tended for,  and  admirably  adapted  to,  the  wants  of  a 
gentleman  of  a  large  family.  The  accommodations 
are  ample,  and  the  interior  arrangements  exceedingly 
simple,  as  will  readily  be  seen  by  reference  to  the 
plans  of  first  and  second  stories.  The  exterior, 
which  is  intended  to  be  executed  in  stone,  presents 
a  beautiful  and  chaste  appearance,  and  is  capable  of 
a  high  tone  of  architectural  beauty. 

The  carriage-porch  gives  access  to  the  vestibule, 
which  communicates  with  the  parlors  and  stair-hall. 
The  piano-room  and  conservatory  adjoin  the  parlors. 

The  general  entrance  gives  access  to  the  parlor 
and  stair-hall.  The  rear  entrance  gives  access  to  the 
dining-room,  breakfast-room,  servants'  room,  and 
stair-hall.    The  domestic  offices  are  placed  below. 

Upon  the  second  floor  are  four  spacious  chambers, 
a  dressing-room,  and  nursery.  All  the  apartments 
throughout  the  house  are  arranged  with  reference  to 
convenience  of  access.    Cost,  $30,000. 

Fu'st  Floor. — A,  music-room  ;  B,  parlor  ;  C,  vesti- 
bule ;  D,  parlor  ;  E,  conservatory  (it  will  be  observed 
that  these  rooms  are  all  separated  by  drapery,  which 
being  withdrawn,  one  magnificent  parlor  is  formed)  ; 
F,  sitting-room  ;  G,  dining-room ;  H,  stair-hall ;  I, 
breakfast-room  ;  J,  dumb-waiter  ;  K,  china-closet ;  L, 
servants'  room  ;  M,  carriage-porch  ;  N,  general  en- 
trance ;  O,  rear  entrance  ;  P,  porticos. 

Second  Floor. — A,  roof ;  B,  nursery  ;  C,  chambers  ; 

D,  dressing-room. 

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DESIGN  LXXIII. 


Li      J  I  I 

FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  LXXIV. 


SCHOOL-HOUSE. 

This  design  represents  a  school-house  adapted 
to  a  situation  in  the  suburbs  of  Philadelphia.  It  is 
intended  to  be  built  of  stone,  and  will  furnish  ample 
accommodation  for  a  large  number  of  pupils. 

The  five  rooms  marked  C  on  the  plan  are  class- 
rooms,— 23  feet  4  inches  by  35  feet  in  the  clear. 
The  remaining  space  of  the  two  wings  is  devoted  to 
book-closets  and  stairways. 


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DESIGN  LXXIV. 


DESIGN  LXXV. 


GOTHIC  CHURCH. 

This  church  is  situated  upon  the  East  Liberty 
road,  and  is  about  three  miles  from  Pittsburg.  It  is 
built  of  frame,  boarded  vertically,  and  battened.  The 
inside  is  finished  with  ornamented  principal  rafters, 
wrought  to  a  beautiful  design,  the  spaces  between 
them  being  plastered,  and  colored  azure-blue. 

The  buildinor  contains  in  its  rear  wine  a  lecture- 
room  and  school-room,  w^ith  the  walls  laid  off,  and 
colored  in  imitation  of  stone.  They  have  fine  high 
ceilings,  and  a  beautiful  bay  runs  out  to  the  rear, 
producing  an  effect  which  is  seldom  obtained, — and 
never  in  basements.  The  outside  is  in  full  Gothic, 
the  ornaments  carved  in  wood.  It  is  covered  with 
the  best  quality  of  slate,  and  is  painted  and  sanded 
thoroughly.  The  whole  cost  is  a  little  over  $15,000. 
The  pews  and  pulpit  are  black  walnut.  This  church 
may  be  considered  a  successful  attempt  at  wooden 
Gothic  architecture.  It  was  burned  down,  but  rebuilt 
as  before. 

Dimensions. — Church,  52  feet  by  37  feet  9  inches; 
I,  vestibule,  13  feet  3  inches  by  12  feet  6  inches  ;  2, 
aisles,  4  feet  wide;  3,  pulpit;  4,  lecture-room,  38  feet 
6  inches  by  36  feet;  5,  infants'  school-room,  14  feet  8 
inches  by  10  feet  6  inches;  6,  centre  pews,  16  feet 
long, — accommodating  nine  persons  each;  side  pews 
will  accommodate  four  each. 


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DESIGN  LXXVI. 


EPISCOPALIAN  CHURCH. 

This  is  a  very  neat  and  beautiful  design,  which 
would  be  suitable  for  an  Episcopalian  church. 

It  is  drawn  in  plain  elevation,  and  when  viewed 
from  the  ground  will  be  much  shortened  in  height. 
The  design  is  adapted  for  execution  in  brown  or 
dark-colored  stone ;  or  the  wall  surface  may  be  built 
of  small,  neatly-pointed  rough  stones,  and  the  window- 
dressings,  angles,  etc.,  may  be  of  hard  stone,  fairly 
worked. 

The  spire  and  the  roof  are  intended  to  be  covered 
with  two  tints  of  ornamental  slates.  In  any  locality 
this  edifice  would  prove  highly  ornamental.  The 
carriage-porch  is  very  desirable  for  rural  churches. 

The  ground  plan  provides  for  one  hundred  and 
twenty-four  pews.  On  the  right  of  the  chancel,  and 
with  an  entrance  from  both  the  chancel  and  south 
transept,  is  a  library,  which  may  be  used  to  contain 
the  books  belonging  to  the  rector  and  Sunday- 
school,  and  as  a  study.  On  the  left  of  the  chancel, 
with  an  entrance  from  the  chancel  and  north  transept, 
is  a  room  for  the  accommodation  of  the  vestry.  The 
chancel  is  of  ample  size.  Cost  of  construction, 
$30,000. 

Description. — A,  side  entrance;  B,  vestibule;  C, 
aisle  ;  D,  entrance-porch  ;  E,  nave  ;  F,  vestry  ;  G, 
chancel;  H,  library;  I,  I,  side  aisles;  J,  north  transept; 
K,  south  transept. 


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DESIGN  LXXVI. 


DESIGN  LXXVII. 


PLAIN    FRENCH  VILLA. 

This  plain  French  villa  was  built  of  bricks,  painted. 
By  the  addition  of  dormers  upon  the  tower,  and  a 
railing  with  a  few  telling  lines,  it  can  be  made  a 
beautiful  house ;  and  the  ground  plan  is  commo- 
dious, though  needing  some  changes  to  render  it  first- 
class.  The  kitchen  does  not  communicate  with  the 
dining-room,  as  we  would  desire;  but  as  there  are 
many  valuable  points  in  the  design,  we  insert  it. 
The  cost  of  construction  is  $9000. 

The  height  of  the  first  floor  is  1 2  feet ;  of  the 
second,  1 1  feet ;  with  good  rooms  above. 

First  Floor. — i,  porch,  8  by  11  feet;  2,  hall,  8  by 
12  feet ;  3,  living-room,  15  by  25  feet ;  4,  sitting-room, 
15  by  19  feet;  5,  dining-room,  16  by  26  feet;  6, 
library,  12  by  15  feet;  7,  porch,  6  feet;  8,  kitchen,  22 
by  13  feet;  9,  china-closet,  6  by  6  feet;  10,  scullery, 
6  by  6  feet. 

Second  Floor. — 15,  1 6,  bed-rooms  ;  1 7,  chamber,  1 2 
by  15  feet;  18,  chamber,  16  by  20  feet;  19,  hall;  20, 
chamber,  15  by  21  feet;  21,  chamber,  8  by  8  feet; 
22,  chamber,  15  by  19  feet;  23,  balcony;  24,  ser- 
vants' stairs. 


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DESIGN  LXXVIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  in  the  Italian  style,  and.  will  recom- 
mend itself.  The  accommodations  are  most  ample  ; 
and  the  building  has  the  latest  improvements,  being 
erected  of  rubble-work,  pointed,  with  stone  dressings 
to  the  windows  and  at  the  angles.  The  roof  can  be 
of  tin.  Upon  the  principal  floor  a  projecting  veranda 
gives  access  to  main  hall,  parlor,  sitting-room,  dining- 
room,  office  and  chamber,  with  a  bath-room.  The 
conservatory  adjoins  the  parlor ;  and  the  butler's 
pantry,  of  sufficient  size,  adjoins  the  dining-room  ; 
the  kitchen  and  wash-room  are  very  conveniently 
'arranged.  The  cost  would  be  ^30,000,  being  very 
large. 

First  Floor. — i,  front  porch  ;  2,  grand  hall,  14  feet; 
3,  parlor,  20  feet  by  15  feet;  4,  conservatory,  10  feet 

6  inches  by  12  feet;  5,  sitting-room,  22  feet  by  18 
feet;  6,  chamber,  16  feet  by  18  feet;  7,  bath-room, 
8  feet  9  inches  by  4  feet  6  inches ;  8,  office,  9  feet  by 

7  feet;  9,  dining-room,  19  by  13  feet  11  inches;  10, 
butler's  pantry,  6  feet  by  6  feet  10  inches  ;  1 1,  kitchen, 
15  by  16  feet  11  inches  ;  1 2,  wash-room,  10  feet  6 
inches  by  16  feet  11  inches;  13,  closet;  14,  back 
porch. 

Second  Floor. — 15,  veranda  ;  16,  principal  chamber, 
20  feet  by  15  feet;  17,  dressing-room,  11  feet  10 
inches  by  16  feet;  18,  bath-room,  8  feet  by  6  feet  8 
inches  ;  19,  chamber,  16  feet  by  18  feet ;  20,  chamber, 
15  feet  by  8  feet  9  inches;  21,  chamber,  16  feet  by  8 
feet  7  inches  ;  22,  closet ;  23,  chamber,  13  feet  by  12 
feet;  24,  chamber,  13  feet  by  14  feet;  25,  closet,  3 
feet  by  7  feet;  26,  closet,  3  feet  by  7  feet;  27, 
chamber,  1 5  feet  by  1 3  feet. 
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DESIGN  LXXIX. 


COUNTRY  RESIDENCE. 

The  plan  of  this  building  was  designed  according 
to  a  ground  plan  by  Mr.  Huber,  conveyancer,  and  is 
arranged  with  reference  to  economy  and  comfort.  It 
contains  fine  halls  in  the  first  and  second  stories, 
with  two  comfortable  rooms  in  the  third  stor}^  and 
four  rooms  on  the  second  and  first  stories,  so  ar- 
ranged that  they  are  placed  conveniently  with  each 
other.  It  will  make  a  roomy  and  cheap  house,  which 
would  cost,  if  built  of  pointed-rubble  masonry,  in 
Philadelphia  or  vicinity,  $7500. 

The  roof  will  be  covered  by  ornamental-formed 
slates,  with  a  flat  tin  roof  on  top,  which  answers  as  an 
observatory.  Included  in  the  estimate  are  the  baths, 
water-closets,  gas  pipes  throughout,  low-down  grates, 
marbelized-slate  mantels  in  two  rooms,  sink,  range, 
and  a  heater  in  the  cellar ;  also,  all  modern  improve- 
ments,— speaking-tubes,  bells,  etc. 

Fu^st  Floor. — I,  front  porch  ;  2,  sitting-room,  15  by 
18  feet;  3,  hall,  7  feet;  4,  parlor,  17  by  18  feet;  5, 
pantry,  6  by  8  feet  6  inches;  6,  dining-room,  13  by 
20  feet ;  7,  kitchen,  13  by  1 5  feet  ;  8,  9,  closets. 

Second  Floor. — 10,  hall,  7  feet;  11,  chamber,  15  by 
18  feet;  12,  chamber,  17  by  18  feet;  13,  chamber,  13 
by  20  feet ;  14,  chamber,  13  by  15  feet ;  1 5,  bath-room, 
7  feet  6  inches  by  8  feet  6  inches;  16,  17,  18,  19, 
closets. 


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DESIGN  LXXIX. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN  LXXX. 


ORNAMENTAL  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  in  the  American  style  of  architec- 
ture. All  our  buildings  we  aim  to  make  light  and 
airy.  We  continue  to  introduce  turret-,  bay-,  and 
oriel-windows ;  and  are  not  afraid  to  use  whatever  is 
beautiful,  and  in  harmony  with  good  taste  and  com- 
mon sense.  We  would  not  decorate  a  pavilion  with 
hanging  men  or  beheaded  women  ;  neither  would  we 
embellish  a  dining-room  with  mummies,  to  carry  out 
Egyptian  or  any  other  kind  of  architecture ;  nor 
would  we  place  the  most  delicate  of  Grecian  pedi- 
ments in  front  of  a  jail  or  police  station,  skull-bones 
or  buzzard-looking  animals  we  consider  more  appro- 
priate.   This  house  will  cost  $10,000. 

First  Floor, — H,  hall,  8  feet;  L,  library,  13  by  16 
feet;  P,  dining-room,  25  by  16  feet;  D,  parlor,  22  by 
16  feet;  K,  kitchen,  14  by  15  feet;  P,  P,  porches. 

Second  Floor, — P  C,  principal  chamber,  22  by  16 
feet;  C,  chamber,  21  by  16  feet ;  C,  chamber,  14  by 
1 5  feet ;  C,  chamber,  13  by  16  feet ;  D,  hall ;  B  R, 
bath-room,  8  by  5  feet  4  inches. 


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DESIGN 

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LXXX. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN  LXXXI. 

GOTHIC   SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  and  built  for  Richard 
Brown,  Esq.,  Youngstown,  Ohio.  It  cost  $33,000. 
The  superstructure  is  of  bricks,  rubbed  down,  painted 
and  sanded.  The  dressings,  cornice,  and  base  of 
house,  is  of  cream-colored  Ohio  stone,  finely  cut, 
with  rubbed  heads.  The  interior  is  of  a  new  style 
of  finish,  of  our  invention.  The  inside  blinds  are  of 
''Hobbs'  patent  brass  rod,  double  pivot."  They 
are  very  superior,  and  capable  of  being  cleaned, — 
having  no  rod  in  the  centre, — which  is  a  great  im- 
provement; over  the  old  process.  The  inside  work 
is  of  fine  quality, — walnut,  rubbed  down,  French 
polish.    The  elevation  is  four  feet  high.    First  floor, 

14  feet;  second  f^oor,  13  feet;  with  fine  rooms  on 
the  third  fioor.  The  whole  is  well  ventilated,  and  the 
roof  of  ornamental  slates. 

First  Floor. — A,  front  and  side  porch ;  B,  hall,  9 
feet  wide  ;  C,  parlor,  15  by  30  feet ;  D,  sitting-room, 

15  by  16  feet  9  inches;  E,  dining-room,  16  by  26 
feet;  F,  kitchen,  13  by  20  feet;  G,  chamber,  14  feet 
9  inches  by  18  feet;  H,  bath-room,  8  feet  6  inches  by 
1 1  feet ;  vestibule,  7  by  9  feet. 

Second  Floor. — J,  chamber,  15  by  30  feet;  K, 
chamber,  15  by  16  feet  9  inches  ;  L,  chamber,  14  feet 
9  inches  by  18  feet;  M,  chamber,  16  by  26  feet;  N, 
chamber,  13  by  20  feet;  O,  hall;  S,  dressing-room, 
6  by  9  feet ;  P,  bath-room,  8  feet  6  inches  by  1 1  feet. 


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DESIGN  LXXXL 

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DESIGN  LXXXII. 


SOUTHERN  COTTAGE. 

This  design  is  intended  to  be  built  of  frame,  and 
the  roof  to  be  shingled.  It  should  stand  at  such  a 
distance  from  the  road  as  to  afford  sufficient  space 
for  ornamental  shrubbery,  walks,  etc.  The  cost  of 
the  building  should  fall  within  the  limits  of  four  or 
five  thousand  dollars. 

Upon  the  principal  floor  the  porch  gives  access  to 
the  hall,  which  opens  into  the  parlor  and  dining- 
room  ;  the  kitchen  is  well  placed,  and  ample  in  size. 
The  second  floor  contains  a  hall  and  three  liberal- 
sized  chambers. 

First  Floor. — i,  porch;  2,  hall,  10  feet  6  inches  by 
15  feet;  3,  parlor,  12  feet  6  inches  by  20  feet;  4, 
dining-room,  15  by  18  feet;  5,  kitchen,  12  by  12 
feet ;  6,  back  porch. 

Second  Floor. — 7,  hall,  10  feet  6  inches  by  15  feet; 
8,  chamber,  1 2  feet  6  inches  by  20  feet ;  9,  chamber, 
15  by  18  feet;  10,  chamber,  12  by  12  feet. 


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FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN  LXXXIII. 


COUNTRY  RESIDENCE. 

This  box-design  by  some  means  got  among  ours. 
It  is  a  fair  example  of  designs  published  all  over 
the  country.  Its  errors  are  as  follows :  the  roof  is 
too  low, — the  dormer-windows  ugly,  and  of  a  bad 
shape ;  the  top  cornice  is  too  heavy,  and  the  main 
cornice  too  light ;  the  brackets  are  unsightly,  and 
wrong  placed  ;  the  second-floor  windows  are  good, 
except  their  heads,  which  are  coarse,  and  of  no  de- 
sign ;  the  porch  is  too  low,  and  its  posts  too  thin, 
and  its  cornice  of  no  account ;  the  brackets  upon  it 
are  worse  than  none,  and  the  lower  windows  are  too 
short ;  the  bay  is  too  small  and  meagre,  and  the  back 
building  not  decent  for  a  carpenter's  design.  It  has 
no  more  desiofn  in  it  than  a  wood-shed  ouorht  to 
have,  and  the  perspective  is  not  true.  We  publish  it 
subject  to  our  criticism.  It  is  set  too  low,  and  has  no 
cellar  windows,  or  ventilation  under  porch  ;  no  chim- 
neys on  main  roof  that  you  can  see  ;  and  it  would 
require  ladders  to  look  out  of  the  dormer-windows 
in  the  third  floor.  Such  miserable,  deceptive  things 
as  this  are  published  every  year  by  the  hundred,  and 
are  the  means  of  disappointment  and  waste  of  money, 
besides  exerting  a  corrupt  influence.  We  could 
without  doubt  make  this  design  a  very  beautiful 
building,  by  correcting  its  proportion,  and  giving 
balance  and  weight  to  the  whole  ;  yet  when  so  or- 
ganized it  would  look  as  much  like  the  picture  as 
a  finely  dressed  person  would  to  a  shabby  one. 


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DESIGN  LXXXIII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


DESIGN  LXXXIV. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

Ovo  Gamber  American  design,  of  great  economy 
in  comparison  to  apparent  size.  It  has  a  frontage  of 
56  feet.  By  examining  the  size  and  number  of  rooms 
it  will  be  found  not  large  or  unwieldy  ;  no  wide  rooms 
throughout.  The  front  vestibule  can  be  tiled;  the 
hall  and  stairways  are  so  located  that  they  are  handy 
and  economical  in  situation.  In  executine  this  desio^n, 
although  much  broken  in  appearance,  all  are  of  such 
form  as  to  make  no  more  work  than  square  projec- 
tions. The  porch  terminates  against  the  house  at 
each  end,  saving  return  cornice,  etc.  The  whole 
can  be  constructed  for  between  $6000  and  J7000, 
fully  supplied  with  the  best  quality  heater,  marble 
mantels,  and  gas  throughout,  cellar  under  the  whole, 
and  most  thoroughly  ventilated.  The  stories  are  1 2 
feet  first  floor,  11  second,  and  10  the  French  roof. 
Numerous  evolutions  of  this  plan  can  be  readily 
organized  by  us  to  suit  locality,  and  also  to  be  in 
harmony  with  surrounding  buildings.  It  can  be  built 
of  stone,  brick,  or  wood,  at  pleasure.  It  suits  a  broad 
front  lot,  not  exposed  to  rear  view.  If  built  as  the 
plan  shown,  the  design  can  be  readily  arranged  to 
suit  any  situation  and  direction  of  view. 

First  Floo7\ — P,  parlor,  16  by  22  feet  9  inches  ;  S, 
sitting-room,  16  by  16  feet  9  inches  ;  D,  dining-room, 
15  by  16  feet;  K,  kitchen,  11  feet  6  inches  by  15 
feet ;  O,  hat-closet. 

Second  Floor, — E,  store-room,  1 1  feet  6  inches  by 

5  feet;  B,  bath-room,  7  feet  3  inches  by  10  feet  3 

inches;  C,  chamber,  15  by  16  feet;  C,  chamber,  16 

by  16  feet  9  inches;  C,  chamber,  16  by  22  feet  9 

inches ;  F,  sewing-room,  7  by  1 3  feet  6  inches. 
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DESIGN  LXXXIV. 


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DESIGN  LXXXV. 

SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

The  above  design  is  a  plain,  square  house,  but  it 
is  so  constructed  that  the  dining-room  and  kitchen 
have  each  a  window  looking  to  the  front;  their  pro- 
jections are  dropped  in  the  second  story,  which  makes 
a  less  complicated  roof.  This  building  can  be  readily 
built  for  $4000,  with  the  conveniences  of  gas,  water, 
etc.,  introduced  in  the  house.  There  is  a  fine  cellar 
under  the  whole,  built  of  bricks,  hollow  walls,  15 
inches  thick.  A  very  compact  and  beautiful  house 
for  a  village  or  suburban  retreat,  and  can  be  placed 
upon  a  sixty-feet  front  lot. 

We  can  organize  any  of  these  designs  so  that  they 
will  meet  the  wants  of  different  persons,  and  arrange 
them  without  materially  changing  the  appearance 
and  character  of  the  design  ;  as  musical  notes,  they 
can  be  in  discord  or  harmonious,  liquid  or  sharp. 
Character  refers  in  design  to  the  feeling  that  is  pro- 
duced by  the  predominance  of  lines,  having  within 
them  certain  fixed  natural  principles,  co-ordinated 
with  the  human  mind  through  the  progress  from 
youth  to  maturity  ;  the  smiles,  frowns,  or  melancholy 
feelings  are  all  shown  by  lines  in  the  face,  and  they 
cast  upon  the  beholder  a  corresponding  thought. 

First  Floor. — P,  parlor,  13  feet  8  inches  by  20  feet ; 
S  R,  sitting-room,  13  feet  8  inches  by  13  feet  9  inches  ; 
13,  chamber,  13  feet  8  inches  by  12  feet;  D,  dining- 
room,,22  feet  3  inches  by  13  feet  9  inches;  K,  kitchen, 
13  feet  9  inches  by  16  feet  8  inches. 

Second  Floor, — C,  chamber,  13  feet  8  inches  by  20 
feet ;  C,  chamber,  13  feet  8  inches  by  13  feet  9  inches  ; 
C,  chamber,  12  feet  by  13  feet  8  inches  ;  C,  chamber, 
13  feet  9  inches  by  18  feet;  R,  bath-room,  8  feet  2 
inches  by  10  feet  4  inches;  M,  sewing- room,  8  feet 
2  inches  by  1 3  feet  9  inches ;  C  L,  china-closet ;  O, 
closets. 
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DESIGN  LXXXVI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  gabled  cottage,  French  roof  house, 
placed  in  company  with  pointed  roofs,  of  cottage 
architecture;  this  will  be  in  keeping,  a  too  sudden 
change  that  often  does  take  place  in  neighborhoods 
rendering  buildings  that  would  be  beautiful  look  as 
though  they  were  out  of  proportion.  It  is  intended 
to  be  built  of  brick,  rubbed  down  when  laid,  and 
then  painted  some  appropriate  stone-color.  The 
roofs  are  of  slate,  cut  ornamental  pattern.  It  is  a 
showy  design  ;  the  plans  are  compact  and  handy,  and 
all  is  well  lighted ;  and  can  be  built  for  ^5000,  first- 
class. 

First  Floor. — P,  parlor,  15  feet  10  inches  by  20 
feet;  L,  library,  10  feet  by  18  feet  6  inches;  D  R, 
dining-room,  15  by  15  leet ;  K,  kitchen,  12  feet  by  12 
feet ;  H,  hall ;  C  C,  china-closet,  5  feet  6  inches  by 
3  feet  6  inches ;  W  C,  water-closet. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  15  by  20  feet ;  C, 
chamber,  10  by  14  feet;  C,  chamber,  15  by  15  feet; 
C,  chamber,  12  by  8  feet  3  inches ;  O,  closets  ;  W  C, 
water-closets  ;  L  C,  linen-closets. 


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DESIGN  LXXXVII. 

SUBURBAN  MANSION, 

This  design  is  an  evolution  of  the  Ovo  laws  of 
proportion,  with  a  Mansard  roof.  It  was  erected 
for  William  M.  Weigley,  in  Shafferstown,  Lebanon 
County,  Pennsylvania,  of  brown  stone,  from  the  quarry 
of  Wm.  M.  Weigley.  There  is  a  ridge  of  brown  stone 
running  through  his  lands,  of  a  peculiar  rich  reddish- 
brown  color.  The  work  was  rock-face  ran^e  work, 
with  draughted  base  course,  and  other  dressings  of 
picked  centres.  The  building  was  finely  finished  in- 
teriorly with  hard  natural  wood.  The  situation  of  the 
house  rendered  it  of  an  advantage  to  have  a  broad 
front,  and  not  very  deep.  Much  depends  upon  the 
lay  and  shape  of  the  grounds,  for  the  plan  of  a  house 
to  be  effective,  and  original  designs  become  necessary 
to  successful  operations.  The  building  cost  ^22,000. 
The  interior  arrangements  are  as  follows  : 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule,  6  by  1 2  feet ;  H,  stair- 
hall,  10  feet  wide,  connecting  main  hall  10  feet, 
separated  by  an  ornamental  arch  connection ;  P, 
parlor,  15  feet  wide  by  30  feet  long;  L,  library  and 
sitting-room,  15  by  1 5  feet  wide  ;  an  octagonal  corner 
room,  10  feet  in  diameter,  forming  an  alcove  of  beau- 
tiful proportions  ;  A  is  a  conservatory  ;  D  R,  dining- 
room,  15  by  26  feet  long;  K,  kitchen,  15  by  17  feet ; 
S,  scullery,  15  by  16  feet. 

Second  Floor  contains  four  fine  chambers,  marked 
C,  all  of  which  are  1 5  feet  wide  and  of  the  following 
lengths  : — one  with  octagonal  projecting  tower  alcove, 
15  by  15  feet,  alcove  10  feet;  two  15  by  25  feet;  one 
15  by  17  feet  4  inches.  This  story  also  contains  a 
dressing-room  or  boudoir,  11  by  13  feet;  a  bath- 
room, 10  by  II  feet,  \vith  ample  linen  and  other 
closets. 

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DESIGN 


LXXXVII. 


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DESIGN  LXXXVIII. 


AMERICAN    COTTAGE  VILLA. 

It  is  a  good  sample  of  modern  buildings  now  being 
built  through  the  Southern  States  ;  it  will  cost  to 
construct,  of  frame,  about  $4000  to  $5000  ;  it  has  a 
large  frontage,  and,  suitably  situated,  will  produce  a 
fine  effect.  All  of  these  designs  are  organized  to  meet 
the  wants  of  our  customers,  and  many  times  we  are 
even  held  by  existing  foundations.  We  are  very 
often  furnished  by  ladies  the  general  disposition  of 
halls,  rooms,  etc.,  so  that  we  have  merely  to  make 
the  same  practical,  so  that  they  can  be  built,  making 
as  few  alterations  as  possible  to  obtain  that  result. 
We  rarely,  if  ever,  fail  to  meet  the  full  wants  of  families 
by  the  adoption  of  such  a  course,  and  know  of  no 
buildings  failing  to  please  the  owner  when  built,  except 
the  price  is  sometimes  above  their  wants.  When  so, 
we  alter  to  suit  them. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall,  8  feet ;  P,  parlor,  18  feet  by  19 
feet  6  inches  ;  C,  chamber,  1 6  by  1 6  feet ;  C,  chamber, 
1 4  by  1 8  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 4  by  1 8  feet ;  D-R,  dining- 
room,  16  by  18  feet;  K,  kitchen,  16  by  18  feet. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  18  feet  by  19  feet  6 
inches;  C,  chamber,  14  by  18  feet;  C,  chamber,  14 
by  18  feet;  S  R,  sitting-room,  16  by  18  feet;  B  R, 
bed-room,  16  by  18  feet. 


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DESIGN  LXXXVIIT. 


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DESIGN  LXXXIX. 


AMERICAN  COTTAGE. 

This  design  was  drawn  by  us  for  the  Rev.  John 
D.  McClintock,  Huntingdon,  West  Va.  It  is  one  of 
those  American  cottages  containing  very  Hberal  ac- 
commodations for  a  small  family.  Its  cost,  finely 
finished,  of  bricks,  painted  neat,  with  porches  and 
well-finished  interior,  was  $3446.25  ;  built  of  frame, 
would  cost  J3000.  It  is  slated  with  slates  from  the 
True  Blue  Quarry,  Pennsylvania.  These  slates  come 
very  regular  in  color,  are  durable  and  strong ;  orna- 
mentally laid,  they  cost  12  cents  per  square  foot. 
The  hall  and  parlor  are  finished  in  chestnut  and  other 
natural  woods,  oiled  and  rubbed  down.  Care  has 
been  taken  with  the  proportions.  The  windows  are 
large,  and  the  interior  is  finished  with  heaters,  slate 
mantels,  and  range  complete  for  this  sum.  Such 
buildings  are  needed,  and  we  design  numbers  of  them 
for  various  persons  all  over  the  country.  They  sell 
at  good  price  and  give  universal  satisfaction.  Every 
situation  demands  different  treatment,  and  the  ar- 
rangements of  the  rooms  can  be  suited  to  any  locality 
and  the  taste  of  the  owner. 

First  Flooi\ — P,  parlor,  15  by  16  feet;  F  R,  family- 
room,  15  by  16  feet;  O,  office,  15  by  16  feet;  D  R, 
dining-room,  12  by  14  feet ;  K,  kitchen,  10  by  11  feet ; 
B  R,  bath-room,  6  by  7  feet ;  P,  pantry ;  H,  hall,  6 
feet. 

Second  Floor, — C,  chamber,  15  by  16  feet;  C, 
chamber,  15  by  16  feet. 


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DESIGN  LXXXIX. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


SECOND  FLOOR. 

(  199) 


DESIGN 


XC 


AMERICAN   SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  erected  from  our  drawing,  by 
William  P.  Debott,  Union  county,  Indiana.  It  has  a 
sandstone  base,  with  window-sills  and  heads  of  the 
same  material.  The  superstructure  is  of  bricks, 
shingle  roof,  covered  with  fire-proof  paint,  and  its 
cost  when  fully  finished  was  about  ^8oco.  We  are 
constantly  making  for  parties  designs  similar  to  the 
above,  with  varied  evolutions,  interior  and  external, 
in  various  parts  of  the  United  States,  no  two  of  which 
are  ever  precisely  alike.  Persons  ordering  such 
houses  should  be  very  careful  to  have  every  part 
fully  understood  before  commencing,  and  any  thing 
short  of  full  drawings  will  be  found  dangerous  and 
expensive. 

First  Floor. — P,  parlor,  1 6  by  23  feet ;  S  R,  sitting- 
room,  15  by  1 6  feet;  L,  library,  14  by  14  feet;  D  R, 
dining-room,  15  by  19  feet;  C,  chamber,  12  by  14 
feet;  K,  kitchen,  14  by  16  feet;  S,  scullery,  11  by  14 
feet. 

Second  Floor, — P  C,  principal  chamber,  16  by  23 
feet;  C,  chamber  over  sitting-room,  15  by  16  feet; 
C,  chamber  over  dining-room,  15  by  19  feet;  C, 
chamber  over  library,  14  by  14  feet;  C,  chamber 
over  chamber,  12  by  14  feet. 


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DESIGN  XC. 


DESIGN  XCI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  built  for  John  W.  Stoddard,  Esq., 
on  a  very  commanding  situation  overlooking  the  city 
of  Dayton,  Ohio.  The  base  of  the  building,  as  high 
as  the  first  floor,  is  of  white  limestone  ;  the  trimmings 
around  the  windows,  doors,  cornices,  etc.,  are  of  Ohio 
sandstone,  finely  cut  and  rubbed.  The  roof  is  slate, 
the  top  of  flat  roof  is  tin.  In  the  erection  of  the  build- 
ing no  pains  were  spared  to  render  it  one  of  the  finest 
finished  residences  of  the  city.  The  superstructure 
is  of  brick,  laid  flush  joints,  and  rubbed  down  for 
painting.  By  a  reference  to  the  plans,  it  will  be 
found  compact  and  commodious  ;  it  is  finished  inside 
with  black  and  white  walnut.  The  richness  of  this 
latter  wood  is  peculiarly  fine  around  Dayton.  The 
grain  is  capable  of  being  matched  in  fine  figures  ;  it  is 
of  a  lighter  color  than  the  other  walnut,  darker  than 
chestnut,  and  when  rubbed  down  in  oil  polish  its 
effects  are  fine.    It  will  cost  $25,000. 

We  are  willing  to  contrast  it  for  beauty  or  elegance 
of  effect,  or  costly  appearance,  with  any  other  build- 
ing in  the  vicinity. 

First  Floor. — P,  parlor,  16  by  26  feet;  S  R,  sitting- 
room,  16  by  20  feet;  R  P,  reception  parlor,  12  feet 
6  inches  by  16  feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  15  by  20 feet 
10  inches;  B  R,  breakfast-room,  12  by  13  feet;  K, 
kitchen,  16  by  16  feet  3  inches;  L,  lavatory,  4  feet 
8  inches  by  7  feet  6  inches  ;  V,  vestibule,  6  by  11 

feet  3  inches  ;,  H,  hall ;  C,  china-closet ;  C  C,  closets. 

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DESIGN  XCL 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


(  203.) 


DESIGN  XCII. 


AN  AMERICAN  COTTAGE. 

This  desio^n  is  of  a  Franco-American  cottage.  It 
is  one  of  those  kind  of  designs  possible  with  any 
person  building  a  home,  and  desiring  the  conveni- 
ences and  capacity  afforded  here.  It  can  be  built 
upon  a  fifty-feet  front  lot,  and  not  crowd  the  grounds, 
is  capable  of  being  set  back  some  distance  from  the 
front  of  the  lot,  and  could  be  placed  to  good  effect 
from  sixteen  to  thirty-five  feet  back.  The  French 
roof  is  so  constructed  that  a  sufficient  loft  of  attic 
will  be  above  the  second-story  rooms,  which,  by  the 
system  of  ventilation  we  adopt,  renders  them  cool 
and  comfortable  in  summer.  French  roofs  require 
architectural  proportions  more  than  any  other  struc- 
ture we  know  of.  Hence  the  reason  of  thousands 
of  failures  in  this  style  of  architecture;  but  if  properly 
proportioned  they  are  very  beautiful. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall  ;  P,  parlor,  14  feet  6  inches 
by  15  feet  6  inches;  L  R,  living-room,  14  feet  6  inches 
by  17  feet;  B  R,  bed-room,  7  feet  6  inches  by  15 
feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  13  by  16  feet;  K,  kitchen, 
13  by  13  feet. 

Second  Floor. —  C,  chamber,  14  feet  6  inches  by  16 
feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 4  feet  6  inches  by  1 7  feet ;  C, 
chamber,  13  by  16  feet;  B  R,  bed-room,  13  by  13 
feet;  B  R,  bath-room,  7  feet  6  inches  by  11  feet. 


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DESIGN  XCIII. 

SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

Tins  suburban  residence  was  built,  under  our  su- 
perintendence, upon  a  very  commanding  site  upon 
the  heights  north  of  the  Falls  of  the  Schuylkill,  Phila- 
delphia, upon  ten  acres  of  ground.  The  building 
overlooks  the  Park,  and  can  be  seen  from  almost  all 
the  drives  to  Germantown  and  Falls  of  Schuylkill, 
and  many  drives  in  the  Park.  It  was  built  for  James 
Dobson,  Esq.,  an  extensive  manufacturer  of  this  city. 
The  superstructure  is  built  of  Falls  of  Schuylkill 
stone,  laid  rubble  and  pointed  with  white  mortar  ;  the 
roof  is  of  slates.  By  reference  to  the  plans,  it  will 
be  observed  that  it  is  very  commodious  inside,  and 
is  finished  in  the  most  elaborate  manner  with  black 
walnut,  finely  polished,  throughout  the  first  and  second 
floors.  The  building  has  fine  porch  accommodations, 
a  conservatory,  and  all  modern  improvements,  to 
render  it  one  of  the  most  complete  rural  residences 
about  the  city.  Its  cost  was  about  ^40,000  when 
completed  in  every  part.  We  have  also  erected  upon 
the  plantation  a  fine,  commodious  carriage-house,  in 
keeping  with  the  architecture  of  the  house.  It  is 
built  by  the  Ovo  law  of  proportion,  and  we  consider 
it  a  successful  example. 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule,  7  feet  6  inches  by  1 2 
feet;  H,  hall,  12  feet  wide ;  P,  parlor,  17  by  55  feet; 
C,  conservatory,  13  by  i  7  feet;  L,  library,  17  by  20 
feet ;  D  R,  dining-room,  16  feet  6  inches  by  26  feet; 
K,  kitchen,  14  feet  6  inches  by  17  feet  6  inches;  S, 
scullery,  1 1  feet  by  1  7  feet  6  inches. 

Second  Floor, — H,  hall,  1  2  feet  wide  ;  P  C,  principal 
chamber,  1  7  feet  by  36  feet  6  inches  ;  C,  chamber,  1 7 
by  18  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 7  by  1 8  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 6 
feet  6  inches  by  26  feet ;  B,  bath-room,  11  by  1 2  feet; 
C,  chamber,  14  by  15  feet;  C,  chamber,  10  feet  6 

inches  by  1 1  feet  6  inches. 

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DESIGN  XCIV. 

AMERICAN    ORNAMENTAL  VILLA. 

This  ornamental  villa  was  designed  for  and  built 
by  A.  D.  Gyger,  Esq.,  at  Bird-in-Hand,  a  station  on 
the  Pennsylvania  Railroad,  about  six  miles  east  of 
Lancaster.  It  has  given  great  satisfaction,  both  in 
appearance  externally  and  inside  arrangements.  It 
is  commodious,  free,  and  capable  of  being  furnished 
with  elegance.  The  windows  are  fitted  with  our 
patent  blinds,  and  the  architraves  are  of  a  new  de- 
sign, used  extensively  by  our  firm.  The  heavy  part 
is  placed  next  to  the  door  or  window,  and  the  wash- 
board moulding  sweeps  around  them  by  having  a 
small  ring  turned  of  their  shape,  and  cut  in  four 
quarters,  each  quarter  being  placed  in  the  corners 
of  each  top,  and  one  on  the  bottom,  so  that  by  an 
easy  sweep  the  mouldings  pass  from  the  wash-board 
around  the  door. 

This  building  is  of  brick,  laid  flush,  joints  rubbed 
down,  and  painted.  Its  cost  was  about  ^20,000  with 
all  conveniences.  We  have  recently  invented  a  new 
mode  of  making  sash  requiring  no  putty,  also  a 
window-frame,  with  an  improved  pulley-stile,  requir- 
ing no  parting-strips  or  sash-beads  ;  the  pulleys  and 
sash-cords  are  hidden  from  view.  The  sash  can  be 
taken  out  and  placed  back  without  disfiguring  the 
paint. 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule,  7  feet  3  inches  by  7 
feet  3  inches  ;  P,  parlor,  20  feet  by  27  feet  10  inches  ; 
L,  library,  14  by  14  feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  14  by 
22  feet;  K,  kitchen,  15  by  17  feet;  S  R,  store-room, 

4  feet  3  inches  by  10  feet;  S,  scullery,  10  feet  by  u 
feet  6  inches ;  H,  hall,  8  feet  wide. 

Second  Floor. — D  R,  dressing-room,  7  feet  3  inches 
by  10  feet  9  inches  ;  P  C,  principal  chamber,  20  feet 
by  27  feet  10  inches;  C,  chamber,  14  by  15  feet  3 
inches;  C,  chamber,  12  feet  9  inches  by  18  feet  9 
inches;  C,  chamber,  15  by  17  feet,  with  a  bath-room 

5  feet  by  10  feet  4  inches. 

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DESIGN  XCIV. 

^tit  ^  ri  r  a  u  ^  r  n  a  nu  « t  a  I  tl  i  1 1  a. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(  209  ) 


DESIGN  XCV. 


AN   AMERICAN  COTTAGE. 

This  design  is  a  beautiful  type  of  an  American 
liome.  We  have  many  orders  for  drawings  of  such 
styles  of  houses.  Some  people  persist  in  filling  their 
houses  with  closets,  and,  when  in  excess,  they  become 
hiding-places.  There  should  be  a  commodious  closet 
and  clothes-press  in  every  chamber.  The  kitchen 
should  have  ample  places  for  its  necessary  articles  ; 
the  store-room,  butler's  pantry,  are  all  needed. 
This  building  can  be  built  for  $2500  very  complete, 
by  good  superintendence  on  the  part  of  the  owner 
in  purchasing  materials,  and  seeing  that  they  are  used 
economically.  The  house  is  of  frame,  covered  with  felt 
and  weather-boardine  •  this  felt  is  now  manufactured 
quite  thick,  and  nailed  upon  the  studding.  The  roof 
may  be  shingles  or  slate  ;  there  is  an  air-space  or  loft 
above  the  second  floor.  An  open  communication 
from  below  the  cornice  must  be  made  to  communicate 
with  it  all  around,  and  there  must  be  two  flues,  one 
open  at  the  bottom  of  this  loft,  and  passing  through 
the  roof,  and  the  other  open  at  the  top  of  loft,  and 
opening  out  high  above.  This  insures  a  constant 
change  of  air  in  the  vault,  and  renders  the  upper 
rooms  cool  and  comfortable  at  all  times. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall,  10  feet  wide;  P,  parlor,  16 
by  22  feet;  S  R,  sitting-room,  16  by  18  feet;  D  R, 
dining-room,  14  by  22  feet;  C,  chamber,  14  by  18 
feet;  K,  kitchen,  14  by  18  feet. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  16  by  22  feet;  C, 

chamber,  10  by  10  feet;  C,  chamber,  16  by  18  feet; 

C,  chamber,  14  by  18  feet;  C,  chamber,  14  by  22 

feet;  C,  chamber,  14  by  18  feet. 
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DESIGN  XCVI. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  building  was  designed  for  P.  K.  Boyd,  Esq  , 
of  Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania,  and  is  built  opposite 
the  front  entrance  of  the  State  Capitol. 

The  base  of  the  building  and  the  window  and  door 
dressings  are  of  Berea  stone,  from  Ohio,  and  the 
superstructure  is  of  brick  ;  the  porches,  cornices,  etc., 
are  of  wood,  with  the  roof  of  slates  and  tin.  The  in- 
terior is  finely  finished  in  polished  walnut.  The  inside 
shutters  and  finish  are  of  Hobbs's  improved  style, 
giving  massive  and  artistic  effect  upon  entering.  The 
house  is  very  commodious  and  supplied  with  all  the 
new  improvements,  at  a  cost  of  about  $20,000.  It 
was  built  under  a  system  of  giving  each  mechanic 
an  opportunity  to  estimate  for  his  own  work,  making 
the  brick-layer,  carpenter,  and  plasterer,  etc.,  each 
responsible  to  the  owner,  and  also  supplying  each 
branch  of  mechanics  with  an  opportunity  of  receiving 
the  merit  of  his  particular  branch  of  work, — a  mode 
which  is  rapidly  gaining  favor.  It  insures  the  owner 
against  liens,  by  having  every  cent  paid,  and  saves 
all  the  trouble  and  vexation  in  obtaining  releases,  as 
all  who  have  had  contract  work  done  can  appreciate. 

First  Floor— vestibule,  6  by  8  feet;  H,  hall,  8 
feet  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  1 5  by  30  feet ;  L,  library,  1 5  by 
26  feet  5  inches;  D  R,  dining-room,  15  by  24  feet; 
K,  kitchen,  13  feet  9  inches  by  18  feet  4  inches  ;  C, 
china-closet,  5  feet  2  inches  by  8  feet  6  inches ;  P, 
pantry,  5  feet  2  inches  by  8  feet  6  inches. 

Second  Floor. — D,  dressing-room,  8  feet  by  9  feet 
6  inches;  C,  chamber,  15  feet  4  inches  by  23  feet  8 
inches;  C,  chamber,  15  feet  4  inches  by  23  feet  i 
inch;  B,  bath-room,  6  by  10  feet  2  inches;  C,  cham- 
ber, 15  by  24  feet;  C,  chamber,  10  feet  5  inches  by 
24  feet. 
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DESIGN  XCVI. 


DESIGN  XCVII. 

RURAL   MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  and  built  for  Mr.  O.  S. 
Hubbel,  die  well-known  druggist  of  this  city,  at 
Riverciiffe,  near  Norwalk,  Connecticut.  He  is  the 
owner  of  the  celebrated  bird  Ariel,  the  carrier-pigeon 
that  has  taken  the  premium  as  the  best  bird  in  the 
world.  This  building  has  met  with  his  entire  appro- 
bation, and  he  stated  to  us,  that  all  who  see  it  do  not 
differ  from  the  Daily  Graphic  s  account  of  it  as  the 
handsomest  house  in  the  United  States,  of  equal  cost. 
It  is  plain  and  beautiful,  and  cost  about  $15,000  with 
interior  well  finished.  We  have  recendy  made  an 
invention  of  an  entirely  new  style  of  finish  for  the 
inside  of  a  house,  that  possesses  the  advantage  of 
enabling  persons  to  use  walnut  and  other  hard  woods 
in  the  entire  finish,  with  comparadvely  little  or  no 
addition  in  the  cost  over  painted  wood-work  of  the 
best  quality  white  pine.  We  give  our  patrons  the 
advantages  of  our  invention.  Those  who  are  build- 
ing under  other  architects,  desiring  to  save  money, 
obtain  rich  and  beautiful  apartments,  can  be  supplied 
with  details  and  drawings  of  the  same  at  the  rate  of 
one  per  cent,  upon  the  cost  as  per  agreement. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall,  8  feet  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  1 6  by 
16  feet ;  L,  library,  12  by  20  feet ;  D  R,  dining-room, 
16  by  16  feet;  D  R,  drawing-room,  16  by  16  feet; 
K,  kitchen,  13  by  19  feet  9  inches,  with  a  larder  8  by 
10  feet,  and  a  store-closet  5  feet  6  inches  by  8  feet  3 
inches. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  16  by  16  feet;  C, 
chamber,  8  feet  4  inches  by  12  feet;  C,  chamber,  16 
by  1 6  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 2  feet  6  inches  by  i  2  feet 
6  inches  ;  B  R,  bath-room,  5  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet; 
D  R,  dressing-room,  5  by  8  feet  6  inches ;  C,  cham- 
ber, 1 5  by  1 6  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 3  by  1 6  feet ;  D  R, 
dressing-room,  5  by  8  feet,  with  a  linen-closet  5  feet 
6  inches  by  7  feet. 
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DESIGN  XCVIII. 

ORNAMENTAL  COTTAGE. 

This  design  is  an  organization  between  the  French 
and  cottage  style  of  treatment.  It  can  be  built  for 
$6000  in  frame,  and  in  brick  for  $7000,  the  second 
story  almost  containing  a  full  perpendicular  one,  a 
small  angular  slope  near  the  ceiling  caused  by  the 
roof,  which  makes  a  very  fine  internal  effect.  The 
roof  is  of  slate,  with  the  top  of  tin. 

These  designs  are  all  original,  and  well  considered. 
We  are  making  great  improvements  in  internal  finish 
in  houses,  that  renders  them  more  beautiful  and 
cheaper.  We  finish  most  of  them  without  stucco 
cornices,  plain  straight  walls,  which  are  painted  one 
coat  with  oil  and  white  lead,  and  two  coats  of  oil  and 
turpentine,  the  third  and  fourth  coat  with  encaustic 
varnish,  tinted  to  any  desired  color.  This  encaustic 
varnish  costs  $2.50  per  gallon,  and  two  gallons  will 
paint  a  parlor  two  coats,  15  by  30  feet,  walls  and 
ceilings.  It  becomes  very  hard  and  can  be  washed. 
Any  turpentine,  or  other  material,  will  cause  lead  to 
turn  yellow  in  a  darkened  room  with  great  rapidity, 
and  you  of  necessity  must  use  French  zinc,  which  has 
not  the  solidity  or  durability  of  the  best  lead,  and  if 
pure  is  very  expensive,  and  so  the  imitation  article  is 
resorted  to.  This  mode  of  finish  makes  the  ceilings 
look  higher  than  they  do  with  plaster  cornices. 

Fi)'st  Floor. — H,  hall,  7  feet  6  inches  wide ;  P, 
parlor,  15  by  17  feet  6  inches;  S  R,  sitting-room,  12 
by  15  feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  13  by  14  feet;  C, 
chamber,  9  by  15  feet ;  K,  kitchen,  10  by  13  feet;  L, 
library,  9  by  1 3  feet. 

Second  Floor. — H,  hall;  C,  chamber,  14  feet  6 

inches  by  1 5  feet  6  inches  ;  C,  chamber,  1 1  feet  6 

inches  by  15  feet;  C,  chamber,  10  by  15  feet,  with  a 

large  number  of  closets. 
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DESIGN  XCVIII. 


DESIGN  XCIX. 


STRUCTURAL   PARK  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  cheap  Park  residence  of  simple 
character.  The  kitchen  wing  is  one  story  high.  The 
house  has  four  rooms  on  the  first  floor,  three  on  the 
second,  and  three  on  the  third.  The  stories  are 
eleven,  ten,  and  nine  feet  respectively,  built  in  good 
style.  Its  cost  of  frame,  weather-boarded,  was  $3000, 
and  of  bricks,  painted,  $3500.  Persons  approving  of 
this  style  of  architecture  cannot  fail  to  like  this  sam- 
ple, as  its  proportions  are  well  adjusted. 

First  Floo7\ — H,  hall,  8  feet  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  1 2  by 
1 6  feet ;  D  R,  dining-room,  1 5  by  1 6  feet ;  L,  library, 
1 5  by  1 5  feet ;  K,  kitchen,  15  by  16  feet. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  12  by  16  feet ;  C, 
chamber,  15  by  15  feet;  C,  chamber,  10  by  16  feet; 
H,  hall ;  and  a  number  of  closets. 


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DESIGN  XCIX. 


(219) 


DESIGN  C. 


PARK   PICTURESQUE  VILLA. 

This  design  is  intended  as  a  country  house.  Its 
detail  parts  are  simple  and  direct.  It  is  not  the 
kind  of  a  house  to  build  in  prim  uniform  lines,  as  is 
common  in  villages.  It  will  harmonize  well  with 
natural  scenery,  and  can  be  constructed  of  frame, 
weather-boarded,  at  a  cost  of  about  J4000. 

It  has  four  fine  porches,  but  no  mouldings  must  be 
used  in  the  design.  The  roof  is  covered  with  iron 
or  tin.  As  we  are  continually  receiving  letters  from 
persons  who  have  attempted  to  build  without  an 
architect,  and  often  those  who  have  no  experience 
get  into  difficulty,  sometimes  placing  the  house  too 
high,  at  others  too  low,  we  will  state  to  those  per- 
sons that  we  are  willing,  at  all  times,  to  give  them 
the  advantages  of  our  experience  for  a  small  fee, 
and  it  is  rarely  ever  impossible  to  remedy  the  evil  to 
a  great  extent. 

Many  hundreds  of  houses  are  spoiled  by  the  painter 
alone,  and  we  always  advise  to  paint  a  house  of 
one  simple  color,  avoiding  the  color  of  dust  and  dirt 
of  the  vicinity,  but  if  of  the  same  tone  it  must  be 
brighter,  and  have  a  cleanlier  appearance. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall;  P,  parlor,  12  by  14  feet 
6  inches;  D  R,  dining-room,  11  by  12  feet;  K, 
kitchen,  1 2  by  1 2  feet ;  S,  sink-room,  4  by  6  feet ;  C, 
conservatory,  7  by  1 2  feet ;  and  a  store-room,  4  by  6 
feet. 

Second  Floor. — H,  hall ;  P  C,  principal  chamber,  12 

by  14  feet;  C,  chamber,  11  by  12  feet;  B,  bed-room, 

6  by  9  feet ;  R,  bed-room,  6  by  9  feet ;  C  C,  closets. 
'  (^20 ) 


DESIGN  C. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN  CI. 


AMERICAN   SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  and  designed  by  us  for 
George  M.  Hambright,  Esq.,  of  Lancaster,  Pa.,  and 
has  four  rooms  on  the  first  floor,  four  chambers  on 
the  second,  and  four  on  the  third  floor.  The  building 
can  readily  be  placed  upon  a  fifty-feet  front  lot.  The 
proportions  are  good,  and  conveniently  arranged. 
The  house  can  be  built  of  bricks,  for  J6000,  and  of 
frame,  for  $5000.  It  will  be  found  to  contain  elegance 
and  convenience,  adaptable  to  many  situations. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall,  6  feet  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  1 3 
by  21  feet  6  inches;  S,  sitting-room,  12  by  12  feet 
6  inches,  with  a  bay-window  4  feet  6  inches  by  9 
feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  13  by  17  feet;  K,  kitchen, 
II  by  12  feet. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  13  by  21  feet  6  inches  ; 
C,  chamber.  12  by  12  feet ;  C,  chamber,  13  by  1 7 
feet;  B,  bed-room,  11  by  12  feet. 


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DESIGN  CI. 
^m^ri^tUt  ^ulrutltan  "fyt^xiltiitt. 


DESIGN   CI  I. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  suburban  residence  was  drawn  for  B.  C. 
Taylor,  Esq.,  of  die  B.  C.  Taylor  Manufacturing 
Company,  of  Dayton,  Ohio,  and  is  built  on  one  of  the 
fine  avenues  of  that  beautiful  city.  It  is  constructed 
of  brick,  with  Berea  stone  trimmings,  and  contains  all 
the  modern  improvements,  viz.,  our  new  style  of 
finish,  a  vast  improvement  over  the  old  style.  This 
new  style  of  moulding  entirely  reverses  the  old 
method ;  the  heavy  side  is  next  the  door,  and  the 
wash-board  moulding  is  located  around  them ;  also 
Hobbs's  double-pivot  blinds,  which  do  away  with  the 
clumsy  stick  down  the  centre  by  the  substitution  of 
a  silver-plated  strip  alongside  of  the  stiles.  They  are 
adjustable  up  and  down,  and  close  perfectly  tight, 
and  are  not  moved  by  the  wind.  Care  and  new  in- 
vention is  brought  to  bear  in  every  part  of  this  struc- 
ture. Its  whole  cost  did  not  exceed  ^20,000,  elegantly 
finished  with  butternut  wood  rubbed  down  in  oil. 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule,  6  feet  by  7  feet  6  inches ; 
H,  hall,  7  feet  6  inches  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  15  by  20  feet; 

5  R,  sitting-rooms,  14  by  14  feet  6  inches;  D  R, 
dining-room,  14  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet  3  inches;  B 
R,  bath-room,  5  feet  6  inches  by  8  feet  6  inches  ;  C, 
chamber,  10  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet  6  inches;  K, 
kitchen,  1 5  feet  8  inches  by  1 7  feet ;  P  R,  pump-room, 
7  by  7  feet ;  a  pantry,  5  feet  6  inches  by  1 1  feet  6 
inches  ;  and  a  large  number  of  closets. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  1 5  by  20  feet;  C,  cham- 
ber, 1  3  feet  6  inches  by  1 4  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 3  feet 
9  inches  by  14  feet;  C,  chamber,  14  by  14  feet  6 
inches  ;  B  R,  bath-room,  5  feet  6  inches  by  8  feet 

6  inches;  C,  chamber,  10  feet  6  inches  by  14  feet 
6  inches;  S  R,  bed-rooms,  10  by  14  feet;  and  a 
dressing-room,  7  feet  6  inches  by  7  feet  6  inches. 

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DESIGN   CI  I. 


FLOOR. 


SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  cm. 


FRENCH    SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  a  cheap  French  suburban  residence. 
The  interior  is  well  arranged  for  comfort  and  conve- 
nience,  and  can  be  built  in  the  vicinity  of  Philadelphia 
for  J4000.  Everywhere,  in  the  United  States  and 
Canada,  residents  are  availing  themselves  of  our  ser- 
vices. Any  person  ordering  drawings  for  a  house 
should  always  fully  describe  the  location  and  size  of 
the  lot,  the  distance  back  from  the  road,  width  of  its 
front,  and  the  kind  of  building  that  will  be  in  associ- 
ation with  it,  also,  the  grade  of  the  grounds.  We 
know  this  is  troublesome,  but  it  will  be  found  to  pay. 
When  grounds  are  to  be  placed  in  artistic  association, 
we  must  have  the  grades  marked  distinctly,  and  a 
map  sent  to  us  showing  the  plantation,"  which  can 
always  be  executed  by  a  surveyor.  This  saves  money 
in  grading  and  forming  the  same  into  fine  effect,  as 
many  persons  have  fine  plantations  requiring  but 
little  to  render  them  truly  picturesque,  with  very  little 
outlay,  yet  for  want  of  practical  knowledge,  only  ob- 
tained by  experience  and  culture,  they  fail  to  obtain 
the  same,  and  often  destroy  what  would  be  their 
greatest  beauty. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall,  8  feet  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  1 2  by 
1 6  feet ;  D  R,  dining-room,  12  by  1 8  feet ;  K,  kitchen, 
12  by  16  feet ;  S,  shed,  8  by  1 2  feet ;  C,  conservatory. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  12  by  16  feet;  C, 
chamber,  12  by  18  feet;  C,  chamber,  10  by  16  feet; 

H,  hall. 

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DESIGN  CIII. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


SECOND  FLOOR. 
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♦ 


DESIGN  CIV. 

SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  is  a  design  of  a  Gothic  villa,  Americanized. 
It  contains  all  the  requisites  of  a  first-class  home. 
As  a  suburban  residence,  or  country  mansion,  it  has 
a  refined,  dignified,  and  substantial  appearance,  the 
plan  having  all  the  nobleness  of  the  effect  required. 
The  parlor  is  commodious  and  elegant,  of  the  finest 
decorations,  and  lighted,  as  it  is,  by  bay-windows, 
the  Hght  will  be  thrown  upon  the  walls,  that  paintings 
and  statuary  may  have  full  effect.  By  the  use  of 
sliding  doors,  the  main  hall  becomes  a  part  of  the 
parlor.  It  is  intended  to  have  a  dumb-waiter  in  the 
rear,  so  as  to  render  the  kitchen  apartment  perfect, 
as  they  are  in  the  rear  of  the  house  and  in  basement. 
The  slope  of  the  grounds  at  the  back  of  the  building 
affords  fine  ventilation  and  light. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch;  P,  parlor,  19  by  29  feet; 
L,  library,  15  by  17  feet ;  H,  hall,  10  feet  wide ;  S  H, 
stair-hall;  D,  dining-room,  15  by  24  feet  6  inches; 
S,  sitting-room,  15  by  15  feet ;  C  P,  carriage-porch. 

Second  Floor, — D  R,  dressing-room,  10  by  13  feet; 
P  C,  principal  chamber,  16  by  25  feet;  C,  chamber, 
15  by  1 5  feet;  H,  hall;  A,  conservatory;  C,  cham- 
ber, 15  feet  by  24  feet  6  inches;  C,  chamber,  15  by 
15  feet. 


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DESIGN  CIV. 

Suburban  ^^t^id^me. 


FIRST    FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


{  229  ) 


DESIGN  CV. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  in  the  Ovo  order  of  architecture. 
There  is  nothing  guessed  at  in  its  proportions,  but 
all  is  evolved  in  a  positive  law  regulating  the  whole. 
All  of  the  members,  brackets,  and  cornices,  have  a 
relative  character  of  parts,  as  well  as  a  decided  quan- 
tity of  plain  to  ornamental  surface.  The  building 
was  designed  for  and  built  by  Mr.  Garrettson,  of 
Pottsville,  at  a  cost  of  $18,000.  It  has  given  great 
satisfaction,  and  is  very  ornamental.  The  interior  is 
well  arranged  to  suit  a  peculiar  situation,  standing 
on  a  wall  at  its  rear  that  separates  the  lot  from  the 
railroad,  of  some  twenty  feet  high,  the  principal  street 
being  at  an  elevation  of  thirty  feet  above.  The  lot 
being  shallow,  every  inch  of  room  had  to  be  arranged 
in  the  most  economical  manner,  and  we  say  it  is  a 
great  success.  The  first  story  is  twelve  feet,  the 
second,  eleven  feet,  third,  eleven  feet  high. 

Fij^st  Floor. — A,  porch  ;  V,  vestibule,  6  by  8  feet  ; 
P,  parlor,  16  by  23  feet;  L,  library,  16  by  9  feet;  I, 
hall;  S  R,  sitting-room,  16  by  19  feet;  D  R,  dining- 
room,  21  by  26  feet;  K,  kitchen,  16  by  20  feet;  S, 
scullery,  16  by  8  feet;  C,  conservatory;  C  H,  car- 
riage-house ;  H  R,  harness-room. 


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DESIGN  CV. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 

(231) 


DESIGN  CVI. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

.  This  design  was  drawn  for  and  built  by  Mrs. 
Eshleman.  It  is  situated  on  Duke  street,  Lancaster, 
Pa.,  and  has  given  entire  satisfaction.  It  is  the  most 
attractive  house  in  the  city,  and  has  a  carriage-house 
in  the  rear  which  is  in  good  character  with  the  dwell- 
ing. The  house  and  dwelling  cost  about  $24,000, 
with  finely  laid-out  grounds.  The  house  is  painted 
in  imitation  of  the  Berea  stone,  of  Ohio,  with  no 
change  of  color  between  the  cornices  and  walls ; 
when  such  change  is  made,  in  almost  all  cases  it  is 
done  in  a  vulgar  manner,  and  destroys  the  rays  of 
light  that  good  proportion  throws  upon  the  surface, 
when  not  marred  by  discordant  colors.  No  one  is 
willing  to  put  a  brown-stone  cornice  upon  a  white 
marble  building,  for  the  taste  of  all  would  decide 
for  a  white  marble  cornice  to  a  marble  house.  The 
garden  in  front  is  all  grass  and  walks,  except  flowers 
placed  in  vases.  The  stories  of  the  house  are  twelve 
feet  first  story,  eleven  feet  second,  and  twelve  feet 
third  or  French  roof. 

Fi7'st  Floor. — V, vestibule,  6  by  8  feet  wide;  H,  hall, 
8  feet  wide;  P,  parlor,  29  by  19  feet;  L,  library,  15 
by  31  feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  14  by  21  feet;  K, 
kitchen,  i  2  by  1 7  feet. 

Second  Floor. — H,  hall,  8  feet;  P  C,  principal 
chamber,  19  by  23  feet;  C,  chamber,  15  by  15  feet; 
C,  chamber,  12  by  1 5  feet;  C,  chamber,  14  by  17 
feet ;  C,  chamber,  12  by  21  feet  6  inches. 


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DESIGN  CVI. 


DESIGN  CVII. 


MODEL  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  in  the  American-Gothic  style  was  built 
for  Wm.  M.  Loyd,  banker,  at  Altoona,  Pa.,  a  flourish- 
ing town  on  the  line  of  the  Central  Railroad.  The 
building  is  well  situated,  with  a  large  plantation  upon 
a  sloping  hill,  the  lawn  in  the  front  of  the  house  being 
nearly  six  hundred  feet,  and  when  built  it  was  one 
of  princely  effect.  It  is  finished  in  black  walnut  in 
the  finest  style.  The  elevation  is  of  pointed  rubble 
masonry  of  mountain  freestone,  of  a  light  color. 
The  dressings  are  of  Berea  stone,  of  Ohio.  Its  cost 
was  between  $35,000  and  $40,000.  We  have  many 
other  buildings  in  Altoona,  as  well  as  many  of  the 
other  towns  along  the  line  of  this  road. 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule,  5  feet  4  inches  by  10 
feet;  L,  library,  12  by  14  feet  6  inches;  P,  parlor,  15 
feet  by  26  feet  6  inches  ;  D  R,  dining-room,  15  by  19 
feet;  C,  conservatory,  8  feet  6  inches  by  10  feet  6 
inches ;  P,  pantry,  6  feet  by  10  feet  6  inches ;  L,  lav- 
atory, 4  feet  6  inches  by  6  feet  4  inches;  K,  kitchen, 
14  by  14  feet ;  S  R,  store-room,  3  feet  9  inches  by  10 
feet  2  inches  ;  S,  scullery,  1 5  feet  by  1 1  feet  6  inches  ; 
H,  hall,  10  feet  wide. 

Second  Floor. — D  R,  dressing-room,  7  feet  3  inches 
by  10  feet  4  inches ;  C,  chamber,  12  feet  4  inches  by 
14  feet  6  inches;  C,  chamber,  15  feet  by  20  feet  10 
inches;  C,  chamber,  15  feet  7  inches  by  17  feet  8 
inches  ;  B  R,  bath-room,  7  feet  4  inches  by  10  feet; 
D  R,  dressing-room,  5  feet  3  inches  by  9  feet  7 
inches  ;  C,  chamber,  9  by  1 2  feet ;  C,  chamber,  8  feet 
by  1 1  feet  7  inches  ;  C,  closets. 

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DESIGN  CVII. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

(235) 


DESIGN  CVIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  was  drawn  to  be  built  in  Norwalk, 
Conn.,  where  a  number  of  our  designs  have  been 
erected.  This  is  drawn  in  simple  elevation,  a  plain 
geometrical  drawing  supposing  a  person  had  a  thou- 
sand eyes,  and  looking  direct  upon  each  separate 
part. 

Persons  can  obtain  no  real  information  by  this  how 
the  building  will  look  when  viewed  perspectively. 
This  is  the  process  by  which  almost  all  architects  get 
up  their  designs,  which  when  finished  often  prove 
great  failures.  To  design  right  we  design  in  per- 
spective, where  the  proportion,  slopes  of  roof,  height 
and  size  of  objects  are  changed  to  the  person.viewing. 
The  geometrical  drawings  are  with  us  merely  modes 
whereby  the  workman  can  have  a  guide  and  scale  to 
get  out  his  work  from.  As  a  rule  this  truth  must  be 
acknowledged,  that  if  a  line  or  geometrical  drawing 
is  beautiful,  the  structure  when  built  will  be  ugly  and 
all  out  of  proportion,  and  without  feeling,  as  they  are 
not  what  they  appear  to  be. 

Fi7^st  Floor. — A,  vestibule  ;  B,  hall,  lo  feet  wide ; 
C,  parlor,  i6  by  30  feet;  D,  library,  15  by  18  feet; 
E,  dining-room,  16  by  21  feet;  G,  china-closet;  H, 
pantry;  I,  kitchen,  14  by  16  feet;  J,  scullery,  11  by 
16  feet ;  K,  carriage-porch  ;  L,  front  porch. 

Second  Flooi\ — M,  chambers  ;  N,  dressing-room  ; 
0,Jiall ;  P,  bath-room. 
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DESIGN  CVIIl. 


DESIGN  CIX. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  suburban  residence  is  in  the  Franco-Italian 
style  of  architecture.  Its  proportions  are  extracted 
by  the  Ovo  law  of  proportion,  a  law  governing  forms, 
character,  and  quantity.  From  a  knowledge  of  the 
law  above  alluded  to,  there  is  a  possibility  of  evolving 
combinations  infinite  in  number,  and  beautiful  in  their 
type.  We  have  always  contended  that  beauty  is  not 
necessarily  attendant  upon  high  ornamentation  or 
costly  combinations,  as  we  see  many  large  and  costly 
buildings  entirely  destitute  of  it,  and  many  others, 
very  simple,  possessing  it  to  a  great  degree. 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule  ;  H,  hall,  1 2  feet  wide  ; 
P,  parlor,  15  by  20  feet ;  D  R,  drawing-room,  1 5  by 
20  feet ;  D  R,  dining-room,  15  by  25  feet ;  K,  kitchen, 
10  by  18  feet;  S,  study,  8  feet  by  12  feet  6  inches  ; 
C,  conservatory. 

Second  Floo7^. — C,  chamber,  1 5  by  20  feet ;  C,  cham- 
ber, 15  by  20  feet;  C,  chamber,  15  by  20  feet;  D  R, 
dressing-room,  8  by  10  feet ;  B  R,  bath-room. 


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DESIGN    C  1 X. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOiND  FLOOR. 

(  ) 


DESIGN  ex. 


FRENCH    SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  made  to  meet  the  wants  of  a  large 
number  of  persons  wishing  to  construct  a  small  resi- 
dence of  taste.  This  design  can  be  readily  built 
for  between  ^4000  and  J5000,  different  localities 
making  considerable  difference  in  their  cost.  It  is 
intended  to  be  built  of  frame,  weather-boarded.  The 
steep  roof  of  ornamental  cut  slates,  in  two  patterns, 
square  and  angular.  It  is  best  to  cover  the  whole 
frame  and  roof  with  felt  before  putting  on  the  weather- 
boards and  slate  roof,  as  it  secures  a  warm  and  com- 
fortable house.  By  reference  to  the  plans,  it  will  be 
observed  to  contain  comfortable  and  free  rooms. 
They  are  of  sizes  that  render  them  beautiful.  A 
number  of  these  houses,  situated  upon  some  avenue 
in  a  town,  would  create  a  beautiful  neighborhood. 
The  first  story  is  twelve  feet  high,  the  second  and 
third,  eleven  feet  in  the  clear. 

First  Floor. — A,  porch  ;  P,  parlor,  12  by  1 5  feet ; 
D,  dining-room,  12  by  22  feet  8  inches;  K,  kitchen, 
12  by  12  feet;  S,  scullery,  10  by  12  feet. 

Second  Floor, — P  C,  principal  chamber,  12  by  15 
feet ;  H,  hall ;  C,  C,  chambers,  1 1  feet  4  inches  by  1 2 
feet ;  B  P,  bath-room,  7  feet  6  inches  by  1 2  feet ;  S 
R,  store-room,  4  by  1 2  feet. 


240) 


DESIGN  ex. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


(241) 


DESIGN  CXI. 


ITALIAN  VILLA. 

This  Italian  villa,  constructed  of  brick,  rubbed  down 
and  painted,  will  cost  between  $4500  and  $5000,  and 
if  built  of  frame  considerably  less.  The  roof  is  of 
tin.  The  arrangement  of  steps  to  the  principal  floor 
has  a  good  effect.  The  basement  should  be  rubble 
masonry,  pointed  ;  the  design  shows  the  garden  front, 
the  principal  front  not  being  seen.  The  arrangement 
of  the  terraces,  with  flowering  borders,  will  be 
most  beautiful  and  unique.  The  situation  of  the 
fountain,  both  in  front  and  rear,  has  a  good  effect. 
The  terrace  steps  can  be  made  of  wood.  This  design 
is  most  admirably  adapted  to  a  summer  seat. 

The  placing  of  vases  and  statues  in  front  will  be 
in  beautiful  harmony  with  the  building.  The  front 
lawn  should  be  kept  broad,  and  not  chopped  up  by 
foliage,  and  with  very  few  plants  in  the  ground.  A 
line  of  jardinieres  on  each  side  of  the  principal 
walks,  with  a  few  solitary  evergreens,  properly  situ- 
ated, would  carry  out  the  effect. 

Fii'st  Floo7\ — H,  hall;  P,  parlor,  14  by  20  feet;  L, 
library,  15  by  15  feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  12  by  18 
feet;  S  R,  sitting-room,  12  by  14  feet;  D  W,  dumb- 
waiter ;  C,  china-closet. 

Second  Floor. — H,  hall ;  P  C,  principal  chamber,  14 
by  20  feet ;  C,  chamber,  15  by  1 5  feet ;  C,  chamber, 
12  by  18  feet;  N,  nursery,  12  by  14  feet. 


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DESIGN  CXI. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 


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DESIGN   CXI  I. 


SUBURBAN   OR   COUNTRY  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  for  a  cheap  and  commodious  country 
or  suburban  residence.  It  is  built  of  frame,  with 
horizontal,  narrow  weather-boards.  The  window- 
frames  have  plank  faces  cut  to  the  shape  shown.  It 
should  have  inside  shutters  throughout,  and  can  be 
built  with  shingle  or  slate  roof  The  attic  may  con- 
tain servants'  and  store  room,  and  provision  is  made 
for  a  cellar  under  the  whole.  Where  it  is  possible 
to  have  houses  in  accordance  with  the  nature  of  the 
ground,  they  are  much  more  healthy  and  durable, 
and  always  repay  their  cost.  This  house  can  either 
be  set  with  the  broad  side  to  the  front,  or  the  left- 
hand  side  can  be  front  where  the  lot  is  narrower  than 
sixty  feet  in  front.  The  design  has  a  plain,  substantial 
appearance,  but  all  its  beauty  will  rest  in  the  due 
weight  and  the  proportion  of  its  parts,  and  it  must 
be  treated  to  suit  the  location  and  its  surroundings. 
It  will  make  a  very  comfortable  country  or  river-side 
house,  but  if  the  latter,  the  broad  side  should  face  the 
river.  The  plans  are  fully  explained  by  their  separate 
descriptions.  The  first  story  is  twelve  feet  in  the  clear, 
the  second  ten  feet,  but  they  can  be  made  higher. 
The  house  will  cost  to  erect  in  die  neighborhood  of 
Philadelphia  $8000  at  this  time. 

First  Floo7^. — V,  porch;  P,  parlor,  14  by  20  feet; 
S,  sitting-room,  12  by  12  feet ;  D,  dining-room,  1 2 
by  22  feet;  K,  kitchen,  12  by  12  feet;  H,  hall. 

Second  Floor, — C,  chamber,  14  by  20  feet;  B  R, 
bath-room,  6  by  8  feet ;  B  C,  chamber,  1 2  by  20  feet ; 
B,  B,  bed-rooms,  12  by  12  feet. 
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DESIGN  CXIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  was  designed  and  built  for  Robert  F.  Lee, 
Esq.,  Pottsville,  Pa.,  and  has  given  much  satisfac- 
tion. It  is  esteemed  by  many  as  being  the  most 
beautiful  house  in  the  city,  and  is  situated  upon  high 
ground  and  set  some  distance  back  from  the  street. 
The  grounds  are  nicely  arranged,  and  the  building 
is  what  may  be  called  a  plain  square  house  with  a 
.kitchen  wing  thrown  out  on  its  rear.  A  bay  end 
gives  a  beautiful  effect  upon  entering  the  parlor.  The 
chimney  being  in  the  bay,  with  the  aid  of  a  large 
mantel-glass  causes  the  doors  of  the  parlor  to  be  seen 
upon  entering,  as  well  as  a  beautiful  chandelier,  which 
gives  the  appearance  of  double  the  extent.  The 
music-room,  attached  by  sliding  doors,  can  be  thrown 
into  one  room,  and  the  wide  folding  doors  in  the 
hall  utilize  the  space  and  render  the  whole  quite 
commodious  and  compact  when  closed.  Much  beauty, 
convenience,  and  comfort  are  sacrificed  continually 
by  persons  building  without  securing  these  most 
important  considerations. 

First  Floor. — P,  porch  ;  V,  vestibule  ;  H,  hall,  8 
feet  wide  ;  P,  parlor,  19  by  24  feet ;  S  R,  sitting-room, 
16  by  19  feet;  D  R,  dining-room,  14  by  18  feet;  M 
R,  music-room,  10  by  14  feet;  H  R,  rear  hall,  6  feet 
wide;  K,  kitchen,  14  by  18  feet;  S,  scullery,  10  by 
1 1  feet ;  P,  pantry ;  C,  closet,  boiler  inclosed. 

Second  Floor. — D  R,  dressing-room,  8  by  9  feet; 
P  C,  principal  chamber,  19  by  19  feet;  C,  chamber, 
14  by  19  feet;  C,  chamber,  14  by  15  feet;  C,  chamber, 
14  by  17  feet;  B  R,  bath-room,  7  by  8  feet;  N, 
nursery,  12  by  18  feet;  B  R,  bed-room,  10  by  13 

feet ;  S  R,  store-room ;  C,  C,  clothes-presses. 

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DESIGN  CXllI. 


FIRST  FLOOR.  SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  CXIV. 


SWISS  COTTAGE. 

This  design  of  a  Swiss  cottage  is  organized  to  suit 
the  American  needs  in  some  of  our  mountain  glens 
and  canons  of  California.  In  such  a  situation  it  will 
have  a  very  picturesque  effect.  It  is  one  of  those 
kinds  of  designs  that  are  capable  of  being  built  of 
unplaned  lumber,  simply  planed  on  the  edges  and  cut 
to  definite  shapes,  according  to  the  design,  and  cov- 
ered with  shingles.  It  has  a  balcony  half-way  around 
the  building,  which  screens  the  first  story  from  sun 
and  rain  and  renders  the  rooms  comfortable,  and  acts 
as  a  wind  sail,  inducing  air  through  the  rooms  in 
summer  time.  It  is  designed  to  be  built  of  stone  for 
first  story,  and  brick  for  the  second,  with  stone  dress- 
ings, and  will  cost  about  ^5000.  It  is  necessary  that 
full  drawings  should  be  secured  with  all  parts  clearly 
specified,  that  no  more  material  shall  be  secured  than 
the  amount  required,  as  the  transportation  in  some 
localities  costs  more  than  the  material.  Terra-cotta 
chimney  can  be  substituted  for  brick,  as  the  weight 
is  less  and  the  cost  less  than  bricks.  A  rough  house 
built  in  this  manner  can  have  all  the  comforts,  and 
in  these  situations  be  more  beautiful  than  smooth- 
finished  structures,  and  suit  the  taste  of  those  who 
inhabit  these  localities.  Porches,  bays,  etc.,  can  be 
added  to  such  a  structure,  and  the  whole  building 
be  ornamental  in  its  shapes;  the  best  architecture 
is  possible.  This  building  will  cost  about  $3000, 
well  built,  in  most  sections  of  the  country. 

First  Floor. — H,  hall,  8  feet;  P,  parlor,  14  by  18 
feet ;  S  R,  sitting-room,  11  by  14  feet ;  D  R,  dining- 
room,  20  by  14  feet;  L,  library,  11  by  14  feet;  K, 
kitchen,  11  by  14  feet;  W,  wood-shed,  9  by  14  feet. 

Second  Floor. — C,  chamber,  16  feet  6  inches  by  14 
feet;  C,  chamber,  11  by  14  feet;  C,  chamber,  12  by 
14  feet ;  C,  chamber,  8  by  14  feet ;  C,  chamber,  1 1  by 
14  feet;  C,  chamber,  10  feet  6  inches  by  11  feet;  with 

a  bath-room  6  by  8  feet,  and  a  large  number  of  closets. 

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DESIGN  CXIV. 


DESIGN  CXV. 


AMERICAN  COTTAGE. 

This  design  was  organized  for  Mrs.  Stabler,  of 
Lynchburg,  Va.  It  contains  many  desirable  points, 
architecturally,  and  when  constructed  will  be  a  bright 
and  beautiful  home,  containing  internally  all  modern 
improvements.  It  is  designed  to  be  built  of  bricks, 
hollow  walls ;  the  sash  frames  will  have  our  new 
method  of  hanging  them.  They  are  so  superior  to  the 
old  method  that  our  customers  order  them  to  be  in 
their  buildings.  All  the  rattling  of  sash,  and  cold 
and  dusty  windows  are  prevented  by  the  introduction 
of  them.  Parties  building  without  the  aid  of  an 
architect,  and  desiring  detail  drawings  with  the  priv- 
ilege of  using  this  sash,  would  do  well  to  obtain 
the  same,  whxh  are  furnished  at  a  small  figure.  The 
building  will  cost,  when  finished,  between  $5000  and 
$6000. 

First  Floor, — A,  parlor,  18  by  18  feet ;  B,  hall  ;  C, 
chamber,  18  by  20  feet;  D,  dining-room,  18  by  18 
feet;  E,  smoking-room,  13  by  13  feet;  F,  nursery, 
16  feet  6  inches  by  23  feet;  G,  kitchen,  14  feet  6 
inches  by  14  feet ;  H,  bath-room,  6  by  6  feet ;  I,  store- 
room, 10  feet  by  4  feet  3  inches;  J,  china-closet,  4 
feet  by  4  feet  3  inches. 

Second  Floor, — L,  chambers  ;  M,  sewing- room. 


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DESIGN  CXV. 


FIRST  FLOOR. 


SECOND  FLOOR. 

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DESIGN  CXVI. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  one  of  those  that  meet  with  more 
admirers  in  this  country  than  any  other  class  of 
buildings.  We  send  throughout  the  North,  South, 
East  and  West,  perhaps  twenty  similar  designed  build- 
ings in  a  year,  of  this  type,  varied  in  their  evolutions 
to  suit  different  grounds  and  surroundings  ;  also  dif- 
ferent plans,  the  number  of  rooms,  closets,  etc.,  are 
made  to  suit  circumstances  ;  also  changes  for  different 
kinds  of  materials  to  be  used  in  the  construction,  some 
of  wood,  as  the  above,  others  pointed  stone,  others 
brick,  painted.  The  beauty  rests  in  the  proportions 
and  treatment.  The  house  can  be  built,  completely 
finished,  with  all  the  modern  improvements,  hot  and 
cold  water,  heater,  and  gas  pipes  throughout,  for 
from  $4000  to  $7000,  according  to  the  expensive 
character  of  the  materials  used. 

First  Floor. — A,  parlor,  12  by  18  feet;  B,  porch; 
D,  office,  1 5  by  1 5  feet ;  R,  kitchen,  1 2  by  1 3  feet 
6  inches  ;  F,  dining-room,  15  by  12  feet. 

Seco7id  Floor. — C,  principal  chamber,  12  by  18 
feet;  H,  chamber,  15  by  12  feet;  P,  chamber,  10  by 
1 2  feet ;  N,  chamber,  15  by  1 5  feet. 


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DESIGN  CXVII. 


MODEL  COTTAGE. 

This  model  cottage,  treated  in  the  French  chateau 
style,  is  one  of  those  styles  that  will  make  a  beautiful 
lone  house  admirably  adapted  to  some  situations. 
The  house  is  intended  to  be  built  of  stone,  as  high 
as  the  principal  floor;  above  that  of  bricks,  rubbed 
down  and  painted.  The  kitchen  department  and 
dining-room  are  in  the  basement.  There  are  situa- 
tions where  such  a  house  could  be  so  placed  that  the 
approaches  to  the  basement  could  be  above  or  level 
with  the  grounds,  and,  by  terraces,  form  beautiful 
broken  grounds.  This  house  will  also  stand  a  con- 
siderable amount  of  shrubbery.  The  design  can  be 
built,  fully  carried  out  with  all  its  details  complete,  for 
^5000.  But  to  make  its  ornaments  thin  and  cheap, 
and  make  a  pasteboard  show  of  it,  and  finish  it 
throughout  in  the  same  spirit,  would  require  about 
$2500,  with  heater,  gas,  and  water  accommodations. 
In  the  article  of  plumbing  alone  it  may  cost  ^600  or 
^200.  The  mantels  may  cost  $400  or  $75.  Heaters 
may  cost  $600  or  $200.  So  throughout  a  house, 
good  work  and  materials  always  cost  more.  We 
find  in  some  localities  that  contractors  differ  very 
largely  in  their  estimates.  The  following  are  the 
dimensions : 

First  Floor. — D  R,  dining-room,  1 8  feet  6  inches  by 
21  feet;  K,  kitchen,  12  by  13  feet;  C  C,  china-closets, 

5  by  6  feet ;  A,  coal  cellar,  1 1  by  12  feet ;  D,  pantry, 

6  feet  6  inches  by  5  feet  6  inches ;  E,  conservatory, 
8  feet  6  inches  by  10  feet. 

Second  Floor. — P,  parlor,  18  feet  6  inches  by  21 
feet ;   C,  chamber,  1 3  feet  6  inches  by  1 1  feet  1 2 
inches  ;  B,  bath-room,  5  feet  6  inches  by  8  feet  6 
inches;  G,  principal  chamber,  12  by  13  feet. 
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DESIGN  CXVIII. 


SUBURBAN  RESIDENCE. 

This  design  is  intended  for  a  residence  in  Kansas 
City,  Mo.  It  is  to  be  constructed  of  bricks,  laid  flush, 
joints  rubbed  down  and  painted.  The  trimmings 
around  the  windows,  as  sills  and  heads,  are  to  be 
made  of  sandstone  ;  also  the  elevation,  as  high  as  the 
principal  floor.  The  porches  and  cornices  are  to  be 
made  of  wood  or  galvanized  iron  ;  the  roof  of  orna- 
mental laid  slates,  but  of  one  color.  The  glass  used 
in  the  windows  is  of  the  first  quality,  double  thick 
American.  The  interior  is  to  be  finished  on  the  first 
and  second  floors  in  chestnut  and  walnut,  with  mantels, 
heaters,  range,  hot  and  cold  water  tank,  lift  pump, 
etc.,  as  is  usual  in  such  houses.  It  will  be  complete 
in  all  its  parts,  and  will  cost,  if  built  of  brick,  J8082, 
if  built  of  frame,  $6735,  at  the  present  cost  of  mate- 
rials. The  first  story  is  twelve  feet,  and  the  second 
ten  feet  in  the  clear. 

First  Floor. — V,  vestibule,  4  by  7  feet ;  H,  stair- 
hall,  27  feet  6  inches  by  20  feet  6  inches;  P,  parlor, 
15  feet  6  inches  by  25  feet,  full  length,  including  pro- 
jecting window;  D  R,  dining-room,  19  feet  6  inches 
by  1 5  feet  6  inches  ;  S  R,  sitting-room,  12  by  1 7  feet ; 
K,  kitchen,  14  by  17  feet;  Pan,  pantry  and  store-room, 
6  by  6  feet ;  it  has  also  a  china-closet  from  back  stair- 
Jiall ;  the  kitchen  has  a  sink,  circulating  boiler,  and 
range  with  fire-back,  also  a  fine  dresser;  porches 
and  cellar-doors  outside,  etc. 

Second  Floor  has  four  chambers  of  the  following 
(dimensions  : — the  front  chamber  is  23  feet  by  15  feet ; 
the  one  over  the  kitchen  is  15  feet  6  inches  by  10  feet 
6  inches;  the  one  over  the  dining-room,  19  feet  6 
inches  by  1 5  feet  6  inches  ;  a  small  room  in  the  tower, 
8  feet  6  inches  by  6  feet. 
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DESIGN  CXIX. 


CHILDREN'S  HOME. 

This  design  is  of  French  Gamber,  and  was  drawn 
for  and  the  building  is  being  erected  by  the  Com- 
missioners of  Scioto  County,  Ohio.  Such  designs 
are  organized  entirely  for  utility  and  usefulness.  No 
extraneous  appendages  are  added  but  what  become 
necessary.  The  building  is  treated  in  the  highest 
art  of  proportion  by  suitable  ornamental  shapes  ;  by 
this  process,  which  is  entirely  American  in  spirit, 
parties  have  given  us  the  credit  of  introducing  sim- 
plicity and  common  sense  in  architectural  structures. 
The  practice  of  ancient  and  some  modern  architects, 
of  adding  string-courses,  colonnades,  false  windows, 
chimneys,  projecting  piers,  balustrades,  etc.,  for 
simple  ornament,  without  a  particle  of  use,  appears 
cowardly,  expensive,  and  frivolous,  when  viewed  by 
intelli^rence  of  the  highest  order,  for  whatever  is  seen 
in  any  building  that  does  but  deceive  the  person  in 
regard  to  utility  in  its  structure  is  a  deficiency  in 
sense  and  a  lack  of  the  highest  principles  in  art, 
except  in  monumental  work,  which,  like  poetry,  con- 
forms to  rules  not  admissible  in  prose.  The  engrav- 
ing gives  a  fair  representation  of  the  building,  but 
lacks  that  elegance  and  breadth  that  the  finished  /^^t? 
structure  will  have.    It  will  cost  $25,000. 

Ground  Plan. — A,  servants'  sitting-room,  15  feet 
6  inches  by  24  feet ;  B,  B,  play-rooms,  15  feet  6  inches 
by  24  feet,  16  by  23  feet  6  inches;  C,  laundry,  18  by 
18  feet ;  D,  drying- room,  8  by  18  feet;  E,  bake-house, 
20  by  20  feet ;  F,  pantry,  9  by  1 5  feet  6  inches  ;  G, 
kitchen,  20  by  24  feet ;  H,  dining-room,  1 6  by  40  feet; 
a  lavatory,  9  feet  6  inches  by  16  feet;  one  water-closet. 

First  Floor. — K,  parlor,  16  by  24  feet ;  L,  matron's 
parlor,  16  by  24  feet;  M,  M,  school-rooms,  18  by  24 
feet,  20  feet  6  inches  by  30  feet ;  N,  N,  sitting-rooms, 
16  by  25  feet,  16  by  24  feet;  O,  sewing- room,  16 by 
25  feet;  P,  chapel,  20  feet  6  inches  by  24  feet;  Q, 
matron's  room,  8  feet  6  inches  by  17  feet. 
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DESIGN  CXX. 


CARRIAGE-HOUSE  AND  STABLE. 

This  was  designed  and  built  for  Mr.  Robbins,  of 
Merchantville,  N.  J., — distant  three  miles  from 
Camden.    It  is  very  successful  and  beautiful. 

Description  of  Diagram, — D,  E,  H,  and  K,  box 
stalls,  II  by  14  feet  6  inches  ;  F  and  G,  open  stalls, 
5  by  8  feet  6  inches  ;  C,  harness-room  ;  A,  covered 
shed  ;  B,  open  space. 

This  design,  together  with  the  one  on  page  98 
(No.  XXXIX.),  will  produce  a  beautiful  combination. 
The  plan,  as  will  be  seen  by  the  diagram,  is  a  first- 
class  arrangement, — the  stalls  being  of  that  particular 
kind  known  to  horsemen  as  "  box-stalls."  They  are 
four  in  number ;  and  there  are  also  two  open  stalls, 
with  ample  room  for  carriages. 


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DESIGN 


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DESIGN  CXXI. 


CEMETERY  ENTRANCE. 

This  design  is  an  evolution  of  the  Ovo  law  of 
architecture.  It  was  designed  and  built  for  a  ceme- 
tery entrance  in  Lancaster  City,  Pennsylvania.  The 
building  is  of  brick,  with  rubbed  sandstone  dress- 
ings. The  design  was  fully  carried  out  in  front,  but 
was  left  plain  in  rear  for  economy.  Professionally, 
we  must  say  that,  for  its  clear  proportion,  quiet,  and 
unobtrusive  beauty  and  fitness  for  its  purpose,  we 
have  never  seen  so  small  a  piece  of  architecture, 
costing  so  little  money,  contain  half  of  its  quiet,  silent, 
reverential  beauty. 

This  order  possesses  greater  scope  and  is  more  in 
feeling  with  that  which  Christianity,  through  the  devel- 
opment of  the  present  human  mind,  is  understood  to 
teach, — a  high  morality,  a  refined  and  rounded  culture, 
a  quiet  and  temperate  feeling,  with  a  love  for  all  that 
is  pure  and  good.  Lines  discordant,  harsh,  and  severe, 
are  not  in  harmony  with  its  rounded  sentiments. 

The  basement  consists  of  a  central  carriage-drive, 
15  feet  wide,  on  one  side  an  office,  10  feet  5  inches 
by  18  feet;  a  stair- hall  and  stairway,  10  feet  6  inches 
by  12  feet;  a  receiving- vault,  10  feet  5  inches  by  13 
feet  9  inches,  properly  ventilated  ;  upon  the  opposite 
side  is  a  flagged  paved  passage,  10  feet  5  inches  wide, 
with  a  stairway  leading  to  the  chapel,  which  is  36 
feet  by  48  feet  9  inches  deep,  fitted  with  plain,  neat 
pews.  The  whole  structure  cost  ^10,000,  and  is  a 
highly  ornamental  object.  This  must  be  considered 
quite  a  plain  evolution  of  the  order,  which  is  capable 
of  being  made  more  ornate  than  any  other  existing 

style  or  order  of  architecture. 

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DESIGN  CXXI. 


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DESIGN  CXXII. 


MEMORIAL  ARCHITECTURE. 

This  is  the  Centennial  order  of  architecture.  The 
base  or  platform  upon  which  the  columns  rest  is  to 
be  sculptured  with  Indian  devices,  the  Landing  of 
Columbus,  etc.  C,  the  base  of  columns,  or  plinth, 
represents  the  nations  holding  possession  of  portions 
of  the  Continent,  and  represented  by  their  coat  of 
arms,  upon  which  rests  a  star-pointed  shaft  with 
thirteen  points,  representing  the  thirteen  original 
States  which  formed  the  confederacy,  each  point 
capped  with  a  star  above.  This  is  a  shaft  of  thirty- 
seven  points,  representing  the  growth  of  the  country. 

The  capital  is  ornamented  with  leaves  and  flowers 
of  the  century-plant,  marking  by  its  bloom  the  one 
hundred  years,  with  the  head  of  the  Goddess  of 
Liberty  in  bas-relief ;  above  this  is  the  entablature, 
ornamented  with  cannon-balls  in  bas-relief ;  with 
leaves  and  bloom  of  the  century-plant.  The  whole 
capped  with  century-plants  in  full  bloom,  the  stock 
answering  for  a  flag-pole,  from  which  waves  the 
Star-Spangled  Banner.  The  drawing  is  shown  one- 
half  in  section,  the  other  in  elevation ;  the  distance 
between  is  the  intercolumniation  of  the  order.  The 
proportion  is  extracted  from  a  well-informed  Ameri- 
can man. 


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DESIGN  CXXII. 


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